I first read this recipe in the QC Times after Thanksgiving. I have made it twice now. Very tasty! We love tostadas and this new technique for crisping them without deep frying is ingenious. Who would have thought it could be so easy--safe and no mess! And to Steve's delight and I quote "These are wonderful"!
Turkey (or chicken) Tostadas
· 1 14-ounce can petite diced tomatoes, preferably with jalapeños (I used rotel)
· 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
· 3 cups shredded cooked turkey, or chicken (12 ounces)
· 8 corn tortillas
· Canola or olive oil cooking spray
· 1 avocado, pitted
· 1/4 cup prepared salsa
· 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
· 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
· 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
· 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
PREPARATION
1. Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 375°F.
2. Bring tomatoes and their juice to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and most of the liquid has evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes. Add turkey (or chicken) and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, coat tortillas on both sides with cooking spray. Divide the tortillas between 2 large baking sheets. Bake, turning once, until crisped and lightly brown, about 10 minutes.
4. Mash avocado in a bowl. Stir in salsa, sour cream and cilantro until combined.
5. To assemble tostadas, spread each crisped tortilla with some of the avocado mixture. Top with the turkey (or chicken) mixture, lettuce and cheese.
NUTRITION
Per serving: 397 calories; 15 g fat ( 5 g sat , 7 g mono ); 86 mg cholesterol; 34 g carbohydrates; 33 gprotein; 8 g fiber; 621 mg sodium; 709 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin A & Vitamin C (20% daily value), Iron (15% dv).
Carbohydrate Servings: 2
Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 2 vegetable, 4 lean meat, 1 1/2 fat
From Eating Well
