Turkey and Black Bean Tostadas

Name: Turkey and Black Bean Tostadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound ground turkey; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon onion powder; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 cup water; 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained); 10 tostada shells (flat); 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded); 1 cup salsa (store-bought); 0.5 cup sour cream; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 package mixed greens

Crispy corn tortillas topped with savory seasoned ground turkey, black beans, fresh salsa, and creamy cheese for a fun and easy-to-assemble Mexican dinner.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.25/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon onion powder
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 cup water
1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
10 tostada shells (flat)
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
1 cup salsa (store-bought)
0.5 cup sour cream
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 package mixed greens

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 pound of ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles, about 6-8 minutes.
Drain any excess fat. Stir in 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add 1/4 cup of water and 1 (15 ounce) can of rinsed and drained black beans to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Remove from heat.
To assemble each tostada, spread a thin layer of the ground turkey and black bean mixture onto a flat corn tostada shell. Top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
Serve immediately with a side of mixed greens or Romaine lettuce. Offer 1 cup of salsa, 1/2 cup of sour cream, and 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro (if using) for topping.

Notes

You can warm the tostada shells briefly in the oven at 300°F for 5 minutes for extra crispness, but it's not strictly necessary. Customize toppings with avocado or pickled jalapeños.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 440
Protein: 34.1 g
Carbohydrates: 44.5 g
Fat: 15.1 g
Fiber: 9.2 g
Sodium: 880 mg
Saturated Fat: 5.4 g
Sugar: 5.3 g
Cholesterol: 67 mg