Turkey Tostadas

Turkey Tostadas
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Summary

Serve this dish with a salad and your favorite salsa.

  • Prep time
    30 min
  • Servings
    6 Servings
  • Serving size
    1 tostada
Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

6 Servings

  • Serving Size
    1 tostada
  • Amount per serving Calories 300

  • Total Fat 8g
    • Saturated Fat 2.8g
    • Trans Fat 0.1g
  • Cholesterol 60mg
  • Sodium 430mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 31g
    • Dietary Fiber 6g
    • Total Sugars 5g
  • Protein 25g
  • Potassium 890mg
  • Phosphorus 430mg

Choices/Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 1 Nonstarchy vegetable, 3 Lean protein, 1/2 Fat

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray
    1
  • lean ground turkey
    1 lbs
  • black beans (drained and rinsed)
    1 (15-oz) can
  • cumin
    1 tsp
  • chili powder
    1 tbsp
  • crushed red pepper flakes
    1/4 tsp
  • garlic (minced)
    2 clove
  • salt
    1/2 tsp
  • black pepper
    1/2 tsp
  • baby spinach
    6 oz
  • Laughing Cow Light Original Cheese Wedges
    2 wedges
  • reduced fat, shredded Mexican style cheese
    1/4 cup
  • low sodium chicken broth
    1/4 cup
  • corn tortillas
    6
  • shredded lettuce
    6 cup
  • tomatoes (seeded and diced)
    3
  • Plain Nonfat Greek yogurt
    6 tbsp
Directions

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

  2. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.

  3. Coat a large sauté pan with cooking spray over high heat. Add turkey and sauté until beginning to brown, about 7-9 minutes. Add the black beans and heat through.

  4. Add chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, garlic, salt and black pepper. Saute an additional 2-3 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.

  5. Add both cheeses an chicken broth and stir until cheese is melted.

  6. Lay six corn tortillas on the prepare baking sheet. Spoon the turkey mixture evenly over each tortilla. Bake for 15 minutes or until tortilla is crispy.

  7. Top each tostado with 1 cup shredded lettuce, 1/2 a tomato and 1 Tbsp. Greek Yogurt.

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