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Easy, Natural and Versatile Dinners… #MadeLikeHomemade!

October 5, 2017 By Lena

Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.

Last night, I made:

1. The most delicious enchiladas, like, ever…
2. Featuring savoury slow roasted turkey…
3. In less than 30 minutes…
4. And the entire family gobbled them up.

Think it’s an impossible task? Break out your grocery list app, honey, because I’m going to show you exactly how to do it – and I’m going to blow your mind, too. Here’s what you need to do.
1. Make your own enchilada sauce. First, it’s almost impossible to find it in mainstream grocery stores, and second, it only takes seven minutes from start to finish. Plus, if you love Mexican-inspired dishes, I promise you’ll already have all the ingredients on hand. 

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
680ml can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Add olive oil to a medium saucepan and warm over medium heat. Mix all dry ingredients in a small bowl; when the olive oil is hot, add the spice mixture to the saucepan, stirring constantly. Cook for about 2 minutes to remove the “rawness” from the flour. Add the entire can of tomato sauce, re-seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary. Stir the mixture frequently and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in apple cider vinegar. Set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F. At this point you may be asking, How on earth is this a 30-minute meal? Where’s the slow roasted turkey, Lena?

Introducing Maple Leaf Natural Selections Slow Roasted Shredded Turkey. Made with natural ingredients and no added preservatives, it’s as close as you can get to fresh ingredients without the hassle. The turkey is very versatile; there are no added sauces and it’s minimally spiced, so it can be included in a variety of dishes that would normally call for shredded turkey. The best part? The list of ingredients:

Turkey, water, vinegar, salt, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, rosemary extract, white pepper.

I love turkey but I’ll be honest – unless I have leftovers following a holiday, it’s just not something I have in my house. With Maple Leaf Natural Selections Slow Roasted Shredded Turkey, I have an everyday healthy and easy meal solution. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when I need to get dinner on the table in a flash! Since discovering the shredded turkey, we’ve purchased it three times – and can’t wait to try Maple Leaf Natural Selections Slow Roasted Shredded Chicken and Maple Leaf Natural Selections Slow Roasted Shredded Pork, too!
Back to my enchiladas.

3. While the oven is preheating, mix one package of Maple Leaf Natural Selections Slow Roasted Shredded Turkey with about a half cup of enchilada sauce. Now it’s time to assemble the enchiladas! You’ll need:

– corn or flour tortillas
– shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or a Mexican cheese blend work well)
– sliced green onions, chopped cilantro and sour cream, for garnish
– a baking dish

Spread a thin layer of sauce in the baking dish. Then, on a separate plate, add a heaping tablespoon or two of the shredded turkey mixture onto a tortilla. Roll and place into the baking dish, seam side down.
Once you have rolled all the tortillas (one package of Maple Leaf Natural Selections Slow Roasted Shredded Turkey makes six medium-sized rolls), spoon a generous amount of enchilada sauce on top, followed by a handful of shredded cheese.

The wonderful thing about this recipe is that you control the calories; I used less than a cup of reduced-fat shredded cheese for the entire dish, and turkey is always a better-for-you option. Health-wise, this meal is a win!
Place enchiladas in a pre-heated oven and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and garnish with your favourite fixins. In addition to sliced green onions, chopped cilantro and sour cream, you could also try pickled jalapeno slices or diced red pepper!

Serve warm with a green or bean salad. Yum!
Maple Leaf Natural Selections Slow Roasted Shredded Turkey can be found at Metro, Sobeys and Food Basics. It’s a staple in my household for busy weeknights, and I know you’ll love it too.

Courtesy of my friends at Maple Leaf Foods, I’m giving away 10 free product coupons for Maple Leaf Natural Selections shredded meats! To enter, simply fill the form below with your qualifying entries.
If you’re looking for more recipe inspiration, follow Maple Leaf Foods on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. And if you make my Turkey Enchiladas, tell me what you think! Tweet me at @Listen2Lena.

This post is sponsored by Maple Leaf Foods. The opinions on this blog, as always, are my own. 

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  1. Rosanne Robinson

    October 5, 2017 at 8:40 pm

    Ummmmmm your turkey enchiladas look scrumptious, thx for the recipe!
    I will use the Maple Leaf Natural Selections shredded meats in wraps/pinwheels, tortillas, sandwiches, & salads.

  2. rose g

    October 5, 2017 at 8:44 pm

    Healthful and delicious—a winning combination!

  3. Lynda Cook

    October 5, 2017 at 8:44 pm

    This would be great in wraps or in salads, that is how I would probably use!

  4. ivy pluchinsky

    October 5, 2017 at 8:49 pm

    I would use it in wraps or fajitas

  5. Michelle W

    October 5, 2017 at 8:54 pm

    I’m gonna try your Turkey Enchiladas! They look sooo good!

  6. Hailey kurzawski

    October 5, 2017 at 8:56 pm

    Everything looks so amazing!- I’m Definitly going to cook up some of these!

  7. Stephanie LaPlante

    October 5, 2017 at 9:04 pm

    I would use it for our favorite Jalapeño Taco Shells.

  8. Debbie F

    October 5, 2017 at 9:08 pm

    I would use to make turkey wraps and sandwiches

  9. Athena

    October 5, 2017 at 9:27 pm

    I’d use it in fajitas

  10. sarah

    October 5, 2017 at 9:36 pm

    We make wraps with shredded chicken a lot so shredded turkey would be a great alternative!

  11. Judy Cowan

    October 5, 2017 at 9:42 pm

    I think I would use them in salads, sandwiches and tacos.

  12. Jonnie

    October 5, 2017 at 9:49 pm

    I think these would be great for tacos and for just eating on their own as a snack

  13. HEIDI C.

    October 5, 2017 at 10:06 pm

    i would use them in tortillas for lunch wraps.

  14. Susan Hanley

    October 5, 2017 at 10:11 pm

    I would use shredded turkey in turkey tacos and also in wraps, both, grilled and plain. I also plan to make your enchilada recipe. It looks and sounds really delicious.

  15. SHIRLEY

    October 5, 2017 at 10:16 pm

    Your recipe looks good also wraps

  16. toni v

    October 5, 2017 at 10:20 pm

    hot turkey wraps

  17. Carole D

    October 5, 2017 at 11:00 pm

    I would use it in wrap and salads! I haven’t seen it in store yet but will look for it!

  18. Donna L.

    October 5, 2017 at 11:09 pm

    I’d use the shredded meats in delicious wraps.

  19. Josie Tusa

    October 5, 2017 at 11:34 pm

    I would use it in fajitas.

  20. wendy hutton

    October 5, 2017 at 11:48 pm

    I would use them in tacos or wraps

  21. Peter Tusa

    October 5, 2017 at 11:51 pm

    I would use it to make enchiladas.

  22. Dianne G.

    October 6, 2017 at 12:10 am

    I would use Maple Leaf Natural Selections Shredded Chicken in tacos and quesadillas. I would also like to try your recipes for enchiladas.

  23. Tannis W

    October 6, 2017 at 1:02 am

    I think these shredded meats would be great in tacos!

  24. Jocelyn Paprocki

    October 6, 2017 at 2:41 am

    I would use the shredded meat in some Alfredo pasta

  25. Florence Cochrane

    October 6, 2017 at 7:15 am

    I would use the shredded in wraps, sandwiches, tacos and add to my homemade prizza

  26. Amy Heffernan

    October 6, 2017 at 7:35 am

    I would use it in salads! YUM! Thanks!

  27. Soozle

    October 6, 2017 at 7:37 am

    I would use the products for quick after work meals when time is short

  28. 409cope

    October 6, 2017 at 8:04 am

    I would use these for great wraps.

  29. lori butler

    October 6, 2017 at 8:12 am

    those turkey enchiladas look really yummy

  30. NELIA CAMARA

    October 6, 2017 at 8:28 am

    I would definitely add this to my daughter’s home made gluten free pizza!

  31. Ashley P.

    October 6, 2017 at 8:46 am

    I am now droooooooooling because I want to make this enchilada recipe!

  32. Tara Betterley

    October 6, 2017 at 9:30 am

    My kids would make sandwiches but, I would use it to make wraps! I wonder what the turkey would taste like with a ceasar salad in a wrap?

  33. Marlene J

    October 6, 2017 at 9:44 am

    I would use them for sandwiches & on salade

  34. cyn88canada

    October 6, 2017 at 10:07 am

    I’ll try your recipe! ;-)

  35. Cheryl H

    October 6, 2017 at 11:07 am

    I would use the chicken in pitas

  36. Christy e

    October 6, 2017 at 11:27 am

    I would use the shredded meat in wraps

  37. kathy downey

    October 6, 2017 at 11:44 am

    I would probably use it in wraps and sandwiches!

  38. jan

    October 6, 2017 at 11:54 am

    I would love to use Maple Leaf Natural Selections shredded meats on tacos

  39. Alison G

    October 6, 2017 at 12:12 pm

    I love Mexican food so I would try the shredded meats in the enchiladas :)

  40. Andrea Amy

    October 6, 2017 at 12:14 pm

    I would use them to make tacos and enchiladas.

  41. Stephanie

    October 6, 2017 at 12:20 pm

    I would use it in wraps or a salad!

  42. Amber Y

    October 6, 2017 at 12:55 pm

    I think these shredded meats are begging to be made into some delicious quesadillas.

  43. Alison Braidwood

    October 6, 2017 at 2:51 pm

    I’d definitely make your enchiladas. And I’d use them in salads for work. I think I’d also use them to make a coconut thai curry.

  44. Jenny Major

    October 6, 2017 at 3:00 pm

    I’m gonna try your Turkey Enchiladas!

  45. Cathy Oppedisano

    October 6, 2017 at 3:15 pm

    I’m going to use them in a sandwich and in my mac and cheese for starters. So versatile and nutritious, there are more possibilities to come.

  46. Glogirl

    October 6, 2017 at 4:00 pm

    I would use the shredded meat on top of my caesar salad to add some protein.

  47. Sherry moffitt

    October 6, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    Would use them in pitas and on top of nachos.

  48. Ira

    October 6, 2017 at 4:38 pm

    I’d start with Chicken Cesar salad.

  49. Doris Calvert

    October 6, 2017 at 5:19 pm

    Going to try your Turkey Enchiladas!

  50. KittyPride

    October 6, 2017 at 5:36 pm

    Would be great in chicken lasagna or to kick up a Cesar salad.

  51. Linda Svarovsky

    October 6, 2017 at 5:37 pm

    I would use it to make wraps and fajitas.

  52. nicky

    October 6, 2017 at 5:41 pm

    Would love to use the pulled pork in a sandwich!

  53. Isabel Topps

    October 6, 2017 at 6:15 pm

    Would be great for when you’re in a hurry, quick sandwich and away you go!

  54. Christine D

    October 6, 2017 at 6:19 pm

    Wraps!! Pulled chicken sandwiches, soups.. oh the endless possibilities!

  55. Janet M

    October 6, 2017 at 6:51 pm

    I like Maple Leaf shredded meats in sandwiches, tacos, salads and casseroles.

  56. Gillian Morgan

    October 6, 2017 at 7:16 pm

    I would use it in wraps and sandwiches.

  57. Claire Martel

    October 6, 2017 at 8:43 pm

    I would use to make sandwiches

  58. Lushka Smith

    October 6, 2017 at 9:48 pm

    I would use to make the turkey enchiladas

  59. Michelle Policelli

    October 6, 2017 at 10:16 pm

    I would use them to make wraps for lunch!

  60. Tina L.

    October 6, 2017 at 10:46 pm

    I would use it in wraps or salads.

  61. Fan R

    October 6, 2017 at 11:27 pm

    I will use Maple Leaf Natural Selections shredded meats for delicious wraps!

  62. Sab Edwards

    October 6, 2017 at 11:43 pm

    I like to eat rice wraps with tons of veggies in them and a little bit of meat

  63. Kim G.

    October 7, 2017 at 1:13 am

    My kids would love this for wraps!

  64. Pam

    October 7, 2017 at 2:27 am

    I would use them for a quick and easy salad lunch.

  65. Joan G.

    October 7, 2017 at 4:11 am

    I’ll be piling it high to make sandwiches.

  66. Jessica Gipson

    October 7, 2017 at 11:23 am

    I would use them in casseroles and pasta.

  67. joy

    October 7, 2017 at 12:56 pm

    would be yummy in a quesadilla, or on top of a salad, or in a sandwich!

  68. Karla Sceviour

    October 7, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    My hubby and son would devour this in a sandwich!!

  69. Maritess S

    October 7, 2017 at 3:48 pm

    I would use it on sandwiches for school and work.

  70. Elizabeth Matthiesen

    October 7, 2017 at 4:57 pm

    I’d use this in tacos, on sandwiches, in a stir fry, tons of different possibilities. :-)

  71. Juliee Fitze

    October 7, 2017 at 5:52 pm

    They would be great in my lettuce wraps.

  72. Treen Goodwin

    October 8, 2017 at 8:55 am

    I will use them in Tacos wraps and salads :) thanks for the chance !

  73. Christine w

    October 8, 2017 at 12:46 pm

    I would use it in sandwiches!

  74. Tammy Harrison

    October 8, 2017 at 5:37 pm

    Wraps, casseroles and sandwiches!!

  75. Piroska

    October 8, 2017 at 6:44 pm

    I love using it in wraps and salads.

  76. Jeannie Lam

    October 9, 2017 at 3:06 am

    I would use them to make some tacos!

  77. valerie caldicott

    October 9, 2017 at 11:50 am

    I am glad you published this recipe as is really something I will try

  78. Melinda

    October 9, 2017 at 5:35 pm

    I would use Maple Leaf shredded meats in pasta casserole.

  79. Linda

    October 9, 2017 at 8:43 pm

    I would use Maple Leaf Natural Selection shredded meat in quesadillas.

  80. June M

    October 9, 2017 at 10:15 pm

    I would use it in your enchilada recipe. My stomach is begging me to make them

  81. Erika Letson

    October 9, 2017 at 10:52 pm

    I would definitely use them in wraps and casseroles. Thanks for the chance!

  82. debbie s

    October 10, 2017 at 8:03 am

    id make tacos

  83. Carol Denny

    October 10, 2017 at 8:33 am

    I would use it in sandwiches and wraps.

  84. SweetPanda

    October 10, 2017 at 12:26 pm

    I will use it to make wraps

  85. Lucy

    October 10, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    I will add them to sandwiches!

  86. Laval Brassard

    October 10, 2017 at 10:02 pm

    I will use Maple Leaf Natural Selections shredded meatstomake sandwichs

  87. Kelley Moore

    October 11, 2017 at 2:55 am

    I think in wraps they would be great! My kids love wraps morning, noon and at night!

  88. LisaM

    October 11, 2017 at 11:11 am

    I would try to make lasagna roll ups with Maple Leaf Natural Selections shredded meats.

  89. Brenda Penton

    October 11, 2017 at 4:12 pm

    I would use it to add to my salads to make a chicken Cesar salad.

  90. Natalie

    October 11, 2017 at 4:39 pm

    Your enchiladas look so good! So of course I’ll use the Maple Leaf shredded turkey to try that recipe. They also look like they’d be great to add to a kale salad or leftover pasta for a quick workday lunch or on a night when I just don’t feel like cooking.

  91. Eileen

    October 11, 2017 at 9:58 pm

    This looks delicious! And easy!

  92. Eileen

    October 11, 2017 at 9:59 pm

    I will use Maple Leaf Natural Selections shredded meats in lettuce wraps.

  93. lynn clayton

    October 11, 2017 at 10:44 pm

    salads wraps soups what a great idea for quick meals

  94. Tainan Lu

    October 12, 2017 at 6:18 pm

    I would use it in wraps

  95. Robyn Bellefleur

    October 12, 2017 at 9:49 pm

    I would use it in burritos and salads.

  96. Julie bolduc

    October 12, 2017 at 10:23 pm

    I would make quesadilla

  97. kcf

    October 12, 2017 at 11:23 pm

    salads. thanks

  98. Travelbuds

    October 13, 2017 at 7:29 pm

    I would use the shredded chicken in quesadillas.

  99. Andrea

    October 13, 2017 at 9:02 pm

    I would use it in a salad!

  100. Leslie C

    October 14, 2017 at 5:19 am

    Stir-fry or quesadillas!!

  101. Kristy

    October 14, 2017 at 11:43 am

    I would use it in lasagne (instead of ground turkey). in a salad oras a taco filling! :)

  102. Tanis

    October 15, 2017 at 1:12 am

    I will use it in quesadillas, in salads and in a couple of casserole recipes (Chicken Cordon Bleu) that I have.

  103. Diane G

    October 15, 2017 at 1:39 am

    I would use Maple Leaf Natural Selections shredded turkey in that enchilada recipe.

  104. Debbie H.

    October 15, 2017 at 10:04 am

    I’d make enchiladas because yours look fantastic!

  105. Julie F

    October 15, 2017 at 12:07 pm

    I would use in fajita’s

  106. Kelly Nash

    October 15, 2017 at 12:13 pm

    These products will be great for our Mexican rice bowls

  107. Emily

    October 15, 2017 at 1:07 pm

    I’d use them in wraps!

  108. JoAnne Hudy

    October 15, 2017 at 4:52 pm

    They would make a quick chef’s salad.

  109. Catherine Cole

    October 15, 2017 at 5:01 pm

    Fajita’s for sure

  110. Heather Ritz

    October 15, 2017 at 7:11 pm

    in a salad

  111. Kim K

    October 16, 2017 at 2:34 pm

    I think the shredded meats would be great for tacos and salads….or better yet a taco salad!

  112. Alyssa C

    October 16, 2017 at 4:17 pm

    Oooh, yum! The enchiladas look great! I would probably use this for a quick salad.. or cold wraps.. or quick fixings for a lasagna!

  113. Allie f

    October 16, 2017 at 4:26 pm

    In whole wheat wraps with avocado and veggies!

  114. Nicole Jubleew

    October 17, 2017 at 12:16 pm

    I would use it in my fajitas!

  115. Tammy Dalley

    October 17, 2017 at 2:18 pm

    I would make wraps!

  116. KellyPC

    October 17, 2017 at 6:33 pm

    I’d use them in sandwiches or fajitas!

  117. Wanda Tracey

    October 17, 2017 at 11:14 pm

    I would use them in hot sandwiches and in tacos.They would be yummy!

  118. Sandra McG

    October 18, 2017 at 6:33 am

    I could have a quick easy and healthy lunch by using the shredded meats in lettuce wraps

  119. Erinn Lishman

    October 18, 2017 at 8:48 pm

    I would use Maple Leaf Shredded Meats in many different dishes, but probably the most in salads!

  120. Rhonda

    October 18, 2017 at 9:04 pm

    My husband has lost 60 lbs. eatting regular small protein servings throughout the day so these would be perfect.

  121. Ami B

    October 19, 2017 at 2:59 pm

    I’d use these in wraps and salads and put them in my kiddos lunches to have with crackers.

  122. Donnas

    October 20, 2017 at 7:53 pm

    Normally I’d use packaged turkey to make sandwiches, but I do really want to try this enchilada recipe. It looks delicious.

  123. M

    October 21, 2017 at 10:30 am

    I would use these in wraps!

  124. Erica Seaman

    October 22, 2017 at 8:44 am

    I would absolutely use them in my Children’s school lunches, wraps, salads, sandwhiches.

  125. Julie

    October 23, 2017 at 9:31 am

    I would love to use them in wraps and quiche!

  126. tamara m

    October 23, 2017 at 2:49 pm

    So many options! I would definitely be making wraps and sandwiches for sure!

  127. Holly

    October 23, 2017 at 10:56 pm

    So good for so many things! Wraps, salads, pizza! Endless possibilities

  128. Beth G

    October 25, 2017 at 1:41 pm

    I would use this in salads. I bet it would be good in soup, too.

  129. Tasha May

    October 25, 2017 at 6:16 pm

    I would use them for sandwiches, salads, pizza soo many things ????

  130. Chandra O’Connor

    October 26, 2017 at 8:40 pm

    I’d use them in quesadillas

  131. Leslie C

    October 28, 2017 at 8:10 am

    Tacos or in a wrap…either way, sure to be delicious!

  132. sarah sar

    October 28, 2017 at 11:34 am

    I will use these in sandwiches and also in salads!

  133. Lynnie

    October 28, 2017 at 2:56 pm

    I’d use them to make lasagna and other casserole dishes!

  134. Monica Lueddeke

    October 28, 2017 at 9:56 pm

    I would make pulled pork sandwiches!

  135. Linda G

    October 29, 2017 at 12:18 am

    Great for pizza toppings & adding to salads. So many ways to add protein to a quick meal.

  136. Sherri F

    October 29, 2017 at 7:15 am

    I’d put them in wraps or on a pizza.

  137. rose

    October 29, 2017 at 11:27 am

    A healthful and delicious dish.

  138. Holly

    October 30, 2017 at 2:51 pm

    Wraps, as salad toppers & on hot sandwiches! So convenient

  139. Lori M

    October 31, 2017 at 12:31 am

    I will use the shredded meat in tacos and on a salad.

  140. Heidi P

    October 31, 2017 at 5:29 pm

    Dozens of ways to use such as BLT’s, nachos, panini sandwiches, tacos and as salad toppers

  141. Sue F

    October 31, 2017 at 5:59 pm

    In my house we would use on wraps mostly my girls are very picky eaters

  142. Sherry K

    October 31, 2017 at 9:03 pm

    I’ll add bbq sauce and my husband will love it in his sandwiches.

  143. Wanda Tracey

    November 17, 2017 at 11:23 pm

    These turkey enchiladas look so fantastic.I know that my family will love them and I am going to try this amazing recipe. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe.

  144. Tammi L.

    April 24, 2018 at 11:33 pm

    I had no idea it was that easy to make your own enchilada sauce! Thank you! Can’t wait to try this on my sister when she comes to visit! (No one in my family likes Mexican but me, pouting).

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