Recipes for Teens With Celiac Disease- Southwestern Casserole

Note: This recipe is especially for teens who need a gluten-free diet. Teens who need a gluten-free diet must avoid foods that contain gluten, which is a type of protein found in many foods.

This dish takes a while to cook, but it's easy to put together.

Prep time: 80 minutes

Ingredients:
1 c. onion, chopped
1/2 sweet pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. vegetable oil
3/4 lb. lean ground turkey
8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 c. frozen corn, thawed
1 c. milk
1/2 c. cornmeal
2 tbsp. chili powder
3/4 c. light cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:

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  Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (176 degrees Celsius).
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  In a large skillet, sauté onion, pepper, and garlic in vegetable oil for approximately 3 minutes.
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  Add turkey to skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess fat from turkey.
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  Pour tomato sauce, corn, and milk into the skillet.
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  Stir well and heat through.
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  Stir in cornmeal and chili powder.
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  Pour into well-greased 2-quart casserole pan and cover with aluminum foil.
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  Bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for 20 minutes more.
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  For the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle cheese over the dish.
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  It is ready when a knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Serves: 5

Serving size: 1 cup

Nutritional analysis (per serving):
321 calories
26 g protein
13 g fat
4 g sat. fat
28 g carbohydrate
2 g fiber
73 mg cholesterol
722 mg sodium
393 mg calcium
2.4 mg iron

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

Variations and suggestions:
Serve with rice and steamed vegetables.