As a frugal mom, I try to use leftovers in a way that provides good nutrition. This recipe does just that and it’s also a great way for my children to learn to enjoy the flavors of their Mexican heritage. —Aimee Day, Ferndale, Washington

Ingredients

• 15 corn tortillas (6 inches), torn into 1-1/2-inch pieces
• 3 cups shredded cooked turkey or chicken
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup lime juice
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 cups crumbled queso fresco or shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 3 cups turkey or chicken broth
• chopped fresh cilantro
• hot cooked rice, optional
• sour cream, optional

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°. In batches, arrange tortilla pieces in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet and bake 6-8 minutes or until crisp.
2. In a large bowl, toss turkey with onion and garlic. Place lime juice and peppers in a blender; cover and process until blended.
3. Arrange half of the tortilla pieces in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with turkey mixture, beans, 1-1/2 cups cheese and chipotle mixture. Top with the remaining tortilla pieces and cheese. Pour broth over top.
4. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro. If desired, serve with rice and sour cream.