Low Calorie Turkey Tostadas
A crisp tostada topped with seasoned ground turkey, fresh tomatoes, crunchy lettuce, and creamy avocado for a satisfying yet healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low-Calorie, Lean Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean or leaner)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded lettuce (iceberg or romaine)
- 1–2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced or diced
- Tostada shells (store-bought or homemade)
- Sour cream, optional
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Swirl to coat the pan.
- Add the ground turkey to the hot skillet. Break it apart with a spatula into small pieces.
- Season right away with cumin, smoked paprika, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is evenly browned and cooked through, about 7–10 minutes.
- Prepare tostada shells following package instructions for crisper shells.
- Assemble: place a tostada shell on a plate, add a layer of seasoned turkey, then top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions, and avocado.
- Serve immediately with optional sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.
Notes
For lower sodium, use reduced-salt tostada shells and skip added salt until the end. Consider using a neutral spray for olive oil to further reduce calories.
Find it online: https://www.mealbreeze.com/low-calorie-turkey-tostadas/