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Turkey Tostadas

4 servings

Turkey Tostadas

These tostadas are layered with refried beans, turkey, and cheese to create a delicious and easy dinner. Top with tomatoes, lettuce, and onions to increase your veggies. USDA MyPlate Kitchen — University of Massachusetts Extension — Nutrition Education Program (public domain), via myplate.food

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked turkey — cut into bite-sized pieces, or 2 cups ground turkey, browned in a skillet and drained
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 4 corn tortillas
  • 1/4 cup refried beans — low-fat or fat-free
  • 1/4 cup cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese — shredded, low-fat
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes — chopped
  • 1/2 cup lettuce — shredded
  • 2 tablespoons onion — chopped
  • 8 tablespoons taco sauce — 1/2 cup
  • plain yogurt — low-fat or fat-free, optional
  • guacamole — or mashed avacado, optional

Method

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 375° F.
  3. Wash and prepare vegetables.
  4. In a large skillet over medium heat, combine turkey, taco seasoning, and water.
  5. Bring mixture to boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Place tortillas on a baking sheet.
  7. Bake at 375° for 4 to 7 minutes or until tortillas are crispy.
  8. Spread tortillas with a tablespoon of beans.
  9. Top with 1/4 meat mixture and cheese.
  10. Return tortillas to oven to cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  11. Top with tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and taco sauce.
  12. Garnish with yogurt and guacamole, if desired.

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