Turkey Tostadas

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 cup 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)
• 1/2 cup taco sauce
• plain yogurt (low-fat or fat-free optional)
• guacamole (or mashed avacado optional)

Directions

1. Wash and prepare vegetables.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, combine turkey, taco seasoning, and water.
3. Bring mixture to boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Place tortillas on a cooking sheet. Bake at 375 for 4-7 minutes or until tortillas are crispy.
5. Spread tortillas with a tablespoon of beans. Top with 1/4 meat mixture and cheese.
6. Return tortillas to oven to cook for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
7. Top with tomatoes, lettuce, onions and taco sauce. Garnish with yogurt and guacamole, if desired.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings

Source: UMass Extension Nutrition Education Program