Mexican Turkey & Black Bean Tostadas

Crispy corn tostadas topped with seasoned ground turkey, black beans, fresh salsa, and a sprinkle of light cheese.

• Prep: 20 min
• Cook: 25 min
• Total: 45 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Difficulty: Medium
• Cost: $3.84/serving

Dietary

• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber

Tags

• quick
• savory

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey (lean)
• 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 1 can black beans (rinsed, drained)
• 8 tostada shells
• 0.5 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup fresh salsa
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7-9 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the chopped yellow onion to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
3. Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and stir in the rinsed and drained black beans. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the liquid to slightly reduce.
4. While the turkey mixture simmers, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the tostada shells on a baking sheet and bake for 3-5 minutes, just to warm and crisp them slightly.
5. To assemble, spread the turkey and black bean mixture evenly over each warm tostada shell. Sprinkle with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
6. Top each tostada with fresh salsa and chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

Feel free to customize with other toppings like shredded lettuce or sliced avocado, adjusting nutrition as needed.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 440
• Protein: 40.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 38.5 g
• Fat: 15.6 g
• Fiber: 10.3 g
• Sodium: 750 mg
• Saturated Fat: 4.1 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Cholesterol: 80 mg