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Tangy Turkey Tostadas

Name: Tangy Turkey Tostadas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey; 3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup salsa; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 drops hot pepper sauce; 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend; 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed; 16 tostada shells; 2 cups shredded lettuce; 1 cup chopped tomatoes; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

8 servings

I'm a health fitness specialist and personal trainer, so I know how important it is to make smart food choices to fuel my day. These fast and filling tostadas are packed with lean protein, fiber and a good dose of veggies. Have them any night of the week. —Julie Huntington, Memphis, Tennessee

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Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup salsa
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 drops hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
16 tostada shells
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Directions

In a large skillet, cook turkey, mushrooms, pepper and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking turkey into crumbles; drain. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Stir in beans, salsa, green chilies, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper sauce. Cook, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until heated through. Add cheese and corn; heat through. Spread about 1/3 cup filling over each tostada shell. Sprinkle with lettuce, tomatoes and cilantro.

Can you freeze Tangy Turkey Tostadas?

Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Serve on tostada shells with toppings.

Nutrition Facts

2 tostadas: 356 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 739mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein.

Tangy Turkey Tostadas

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