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.

Makes

4 servings

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)

Directions

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. Bake at 375° for 4 to 7 minutes or until tortillas are crispy.
7. Spread tortillas with a tablespoon of beans. Top with 1/4 meat mixture and cheese.
8. Return tortillas to oven to cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
9. Top with tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and taco sauce. Garnish with yogurt and guacamole, if desired.

Notes

Recipe analysis includes light meat turkey without skin. Learn more about: Tomatoes Lettuce Onions Avocados