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Turkey And Bean Tostadas

Replacing iceberg lettuce with romaine lettuce is a wise decision since the darker green leaves of romaine are more nutritious.

Courses: Main Course
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

6   Flour tortillas - (8" dia)
1 lb 454g / 16oz93% fat-free ground turkey
1   Chili beans in chili sauce - (15 oz)
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlChili powder
3 cups 711mlShredded washed romaine lettuce
1 cup 62g / 2.2ozTomato - chopped (large)
1/4 cup 4g / 0.1ozChopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup 36g / 1.3ozShredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese - (1 oz)
1/2 cup 118mlLow-fat sour cream - (optional)

Recipe Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place tortillas on baking sheets. Bake 7 minutes or until crisp. Place on individual plates.

Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add turkey. Cook and stir until turkey is browned; drain. Add beans and chili powder. Cook 5 minutes over medium heat.

Divide turkey mixture evenly among tortillas. Top with remaining ingredients.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1 1/2 Starch, 2 Meat, 1 Vegetable, 1 Fat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 288; Calories from Fat 30%; Total Fat 10g; Saturated Fat 2g; Protein 19g; Carbohydrates 34g; Cholesterol 30mg; Sodium 494mg; Dietary Fiber 2g.

Source:
Diabetic Cooking at http://www.diabeticcooking.com

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