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Turkey & Rice Tostadas Recipe

These yummy bites make a great snack during the big game or a light lunch after an afternoon of shopping. Starring turkey, rice, beans and a zesty sauce, the tostadas are a tasty alternative to the usual turkey sandwiches. —Dawn Onuffer, Crestview, Florida

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Turkey & Rice Tostadas Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

25 10 35

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 teaspoons dried minced garlic
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
8 corn tortillas (6 inches)
Cooking spray
2 cups shredded cooked turkey breast
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, chopped tomato and shredded Mexican cheese blend

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, onion, garlic, chili powder and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Place tortillas on an ungreased baking sheet; spritz on both sides with cooking spray. Bake tortillas at 400° for 5-7 minutes on each side or until edges are crisp.
Meanwhile, in a large microwave-safe bowl, combine turkey and rice. Microwave on high for 3 minutes or until heated through. Place refried beans in a small microwave-safe bowl; heat through.
Spread beans over tortillas. Top with turkey mixture and sauce. Serve with toppings of your choice. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 2 tostadas (calculated without toppings) equals 388 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 69 mg cholesterol, 965 mg sodium, 56 g carbohydrate, 11 g fiber, 33 g protein.

Originally published as Turkey & Rice Tostadas in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2011, p122