Crispy Ground Turkey Tostadas

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These fresh, delicious crispy ground turkey tostadas are made with lots of taco spices, sassy poblano, and tasty pickled red onions.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
29 mins
Total Time:
59 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 tostadas

Ingredients

  • 1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced

  • ¼ cup Mexican crema

  • 2 limes

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

  • 1 chayote - peeled, halved, seeded, and diced into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 1 poblano pepper - seeds and white ribs removed, diced into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 6 (6 inch) flour tortillas

  • cooking spray

  • 6 sprigs cilantro, minced, divided

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 ¼ pounds ground turkey

  • ¼ cup water

  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 cup guacamole

  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Place red onion slices and crema in separate small bowls. Zest limes into another small bowl. Halve limes and squeeze juice into a fourth small bowl.

  3. Stir 1 teaspoon lime juice into the bowl of crema. Add the remaining lime juice to the bowl with the red onions; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and let marinate at room temperature until pickled, at least 20 minutes.

  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chayote and poblano pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until golden and tender, about 10 minutes.

  5. Coat tortillas on both sides with cooking spray. Place tortillas on a large baking sheet.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until crisped and lightly brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

  7. Stir the lime zest, 1/2 the cilantro, onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt into the chayote-poblano mixture. Pour mixture into a bowl.

  8. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 7 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup water, taco seasoning, and chili powder. Cook until water has evaporated, about 4 minutes.

  9. Spread guacamole over each crisped tortilla; top with chayote-poblano mixture, ground turkey, pickled onions, lime crema, and remaining cilantro.

Cook's Notes:

Sour cream can be substituted for the Mexican crema.

Corn tortillas also work in this recipe.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

420 Calories
25g Fat
26g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 420
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 815mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 10%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 146mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 568mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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