Ingredients
2 cups cooked turkey (cut into bite-size pieces
or 2 cups ground turkey
browned in a skillet and drained)
2 tablespoons taco seasoning (chili)
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)
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Wash and prepare vegetables.
In a large skillet over medium heat, combine turkey, taco seasoning, and water.
Bring mixture to boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Place tortillas on a cooking sheet. Bake at 375° for 4-7 minutes or until tortillas are crispy.
Spread tortillas with a tablespoon of beans. Top with 1/4 meat mixture and cheese.
Return tortillas to oven to cook for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Top with tomatoes, lettuce, onions and taco sauce. Garnish with yogurt and guacamole, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 197 |
| Total Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 53 mg |
| Sodium | 699 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Total Sugars | 3 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 69 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 434 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Turkey Tostadas. Recipe source: University of Massachusetts Extension Nutrition Education Program. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.