Tostada Recipe | Happy Healthy Eating

If you want a quick 20 minute meal turkey toast recipes Yeah! Lean ground turkey is blended with spices and tender beans on a grilled tortilla, topped with melted cheese and all your favorite toppings for the ultimate crunch. This is the perfect twist on Taco Tuesday!

Why you'll love this tostada recipe

This easy dinner will earn a spot in your meal rotation because it's full of fresh ingredients and perfect for using up leftovers.

• healthy. Browned turkey, hearty beans and plenty of fresh veggies in every bite.
• A little less oil. The tostadas crisp up in the oven for an extra crispy texture without any frying.
• Family friendly. Set the ingredients aside and let everyone add whatever they want to the tortillas.
• Great for leftovers. This tostada recipe is perfect for using up leftover cheese, tomatoes, spinach, and more.

what do you need

The best Tex-Mex recipes have baby beans, tomatoes, avocado, and lots of melted cheese. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities.

for tostada

• Ground turkey – Use fresh or frozen (thawed).
• coconut oil – Feel free to use olive oil.
• seasoning– Cumin, paprika, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. If you don't have individual spices, replace them all with 2-4 teaspoons of taco seasoning.
• coriander– It needs to be fresh. Avoid cilantro with yellow leaves.
• black beans—— Choose canned and drained beans. Homemade is great too.
• Wheat Tortillas – You can also use corn tortillas.
• Mexican cheese—— Any shredded melted cheese mixture will work here.

Ingredients

• Roma tomatoes—— Heirloom tomatoes are a great swap.
• avocado – leftovers avocado Also works.
• spinach – Shredded lettuce or cabbage can be substituted.
• Lime – Feel free to use lemon juice.

How to Make Turkey Quesadillas

Think of tostadas like giant nachos. They are so easy to make! Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for more detailed instructions.

• Cook the turkey. Add oil to a medium saucepan and heat over medium-high heat. Add turkey and cook until no longer pink.
• Season. Add cumin, paprika, paprika, garlic powder, coriander, salt and pepper.

• Add beans. Drain and rinse beans thoroughly. Mix them into the seasoned turkey. Set it aside.
• Assemble the tostadas. Place tortillas on cookie sheet. Top each with 1/4 cup turkey mixture and 1 tablespoon cheese. Preheat broiler to high.

• Melt cheese. Place them in the oven until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are lightly browned. Don't let them burn!
• Add ingredients. Remove tortillas from broiler. Top with spinach, tomatoes, avocado, and lime juice.

Tips and variations

Store-bought tortillas are your lifesaver because you save some money but still get that satisfying crunch.

• Exchange protein. Substituting ground beef, chicken, or pork for turkey is a great variation on this dish.
• Use fresh tortillas. Head to a Mexican grocery store for freshly made tortillas and an extra authentic dinner.
• Add vegetables. Add 1 cup of corn, diced carrots or peas to the filling to make it heartier.
• One at a time. To prevent the remaining tostadas from getting soft before you finish the first one, only add toppings to the tostada you are eating. Once done, add them to the next tostada and so on.
• Make it playful. Pour 1 cup of your favorite red or green salsa and mix it into the filling until lightly absorbed.
• Use store bought. Skip the grill and use store-bought tortillas instead. They are usually found in the Mexican section of most grocery stores. Swap out the shredded cheese for crumbled cheese fresco and you won't have to worry about melting anything.
• Go easy on your turkey. Don't add a ton of turkey bean mixture to each tortilla. The more you add, the easier it will be for the tortilla to crack or become soft when you enjoy it.
• Add heat. Chop jalapeños or serrano peppers for extra heat. Add them as toppings or mix them into fillings.

What to serve with tostada

This turkey enchilada recipe is a great Mexican or Tex-Mex weeknight dinner option.Serve alone or with similar smoky dishes like mine Taco Soup or Red pozole.If you like hot bowls of chili, you have to try mine Mexican Street Corn White Chicken Chili.For vegetarian options, pair them with Mexican Quinoa Salad or Avocado Corn Salad.

Store correctly

Any tostada recipe is best the day it's made because the tortillas are so crispy.

• refrigerator: Do not store assembled tortillas as they will soften too much. Refrigerate turkey stuffing in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Tortillas can be kept for up to 10 days.
• To reheat: Microwave turkey stuffing in 30-second intervals until hot. Assemble and bake tortillas before serving.

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