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Turkey and Bean Tostadas with Avocado-Tomato Salsa

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Turkey and Bean Tostadas with Avocado-Tomato Salsa

Baked tortillas hold the same appeal as their fried counterparts in this tostada recipe — they're crunchy and delicious!

Ingredients

Servings  5   Serving Size   1 tostada

Salsa Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes (about 2 medium tomatoes)
  • 1 medium avocado (halved, pitted, diced)
  • 1 large ear of corn, husks and silk discarded, and kernels removed from the cob OR
  • 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn (thawed, drained)
  • 1-2 medium fresh jalapeño peppers (seeds and ribs discarded, finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Tostada Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 5 6-inch corn tortillas
  • 8 ounces ground, skinless turkey breast
  • 1 can no-salt-added black beans (rinsed, drained)
  • 2 tablespoons water

Directions

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  1. In a small bowl, stir together all the salsa ingredients. Set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lightly spray the foil with cooking spray.
  3. Place the tortillas on the baking sheet. Lightly spray the tortillas with cooking spray. Using a fork, pierce the tortillas a few times to prevent them from filling with air. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
  4. Meanwhile, in a medium nonstick saucepan, cook the turkey, chili powder, cumin, and coriander over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the turkey is no longer pink, stirring occasionally to turn and break up the turkey.
  5. Add the beans and water to the turkey. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the beans are heated through. Using a potato masher. coarsely mash the beans and turkey together. Remove from the heat.
  6. To assemble the tostadas, spread the bean and turkey mixture over each tortilla. Spoon the salsa over all.

Nutrition Facts

Turkey and Bean Tostadas with Avocado-Tomato Salsa

CaloriesCalories

260 Per Serving

ProteinProtein

19g Per Serving

FiberFiber

8g Per Serving

Nutrition Facts

Calories 260
Total Fat 7.5 g
Saturated Fat 1.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.5 g
Cholesterol 18 mg
Sodium 60 mg
Total Carbohydrate 33 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Sugars 7 g
Protein 19 g

Dietary Exchanges
2 starch, 1 vegetable, 2 lean meat

 

Baked tortillas hold the same appeal as their fried counterparts in this tostada recipe — they're crunchy and delicious!

Nutrition Facts

Turkey and Bean Tostadas with Avocado-Tomato Salsa

CaloriesCalories

260 Per Serving

ProteinProtein

19g Per Serving

FiberFiber

8g Per Serving
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Calories 260
Total Fat 7.5 g
Saturated Fat 1.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.5 g
Cholesterol 18 mg
Sodium 60 mg
Total Carbohydrate 33 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Sugars 7 g
Protein 19 g

Dietary Exchanges
2 starch, 1 vegetable, 2 lean meat

Ingredients

Servings  5   Serving Size   1 tostada

Salsa Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes (about 2 medium tomatoes)
  • 1 medium avocado (halved, pitted, diced)
  • 1 large ear of corn, husks and silk discarded, and kernels removed from the cob OR
  • 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn (thawed, drained)
  • 1-2 medium fresh jalapeño peppers (seeds and ribs discarded, finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Tostada Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 5 6-inch corn tortillas
  • 8 ounces ground, skinless turkey breast
  • 1 can no-salt-added black beans (rinsed, drained)
  • 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. In a small bowl, stir together all the salsa ingredients. Set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lightly spray the foil with cooking spray.
  3. Place the tortillas on the baking sheet. Lightly spray the tortillas with cooking spray. Using a fork, pierce the tortillas a few times to prevent them from filling with air. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
  4. Meanwhile, in a medium nonstick saucepan, cook the turkey, chili powder, cumin, and coriander over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the turkey is no longer pink, stirring occasionally to turn and break up the turkey.
  5. Add the beans and water to the turkey. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the beans are heated through. Using a potato masher. coarsely mash the beans and turkey together. Remove from the heat.
  6. To assemble the tostadas, spread the bean and turkey mixture over each tortilla. Spoon the salsa over all.

 

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