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Crispy Turkey Tostadas
Shredded leftover turkey tops homemade tostadas in this Tex-Mex favorite. Making your own tostada shells from fresh corn tortillas is easier than you might think—crisp them up in the oven while you prepare the toppings. Choose either regular petite diced tomatoes or those with added jalapenos, depending on your inclination for spicy food. Serve with black beans, rice and extra salsa or hot sauce on the side.
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Ingredients
| 1 14-ounce can petite diced tomatoes, preferably with jalapeños | 1/4 cup prepared salsa | |
| 1 medium onion, thinly sliced | 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream | |
| 3 cups shredded cooked turkey, or chicken (12 ounces; see Tip) | 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro | |
| 8 corn tortillas | 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce | |
| Canola or olive oil cooking spray | 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese | |
| 1 avocado, pitted |
directions
Prep:
35 min
Total:
45 min
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Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 375°F.
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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.
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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.
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Mash avocado in a bowl. Stir in salsa, sour cream and cilantro until combined.
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To assemble tostadas, spread each crisped tortilla with some of the avocado mixture. Top with the turkey (or chicken) mixture, lettuce and cheese.
notes
Tip: To poach chicken breasts, place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a medium skillet or saucepan. Add lightly salted water to cover and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes.
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