Leftover Turkey Tostadas

 Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked turkey (cut into bite-size pieces) or 2 cups ground turkey (browned in a skillet and drained)
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (chili)
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 4 corn tortillas
• 1/4 cup refried beans (low-fat or fat-free)
• 1/4 cup Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (shredded, low-fat)*
• 1/2 cup tomatoes (chopped)
• 1/2 cup lettuce (shredded)
• 2 tablespoons onion (chopped)
• 1/2 cup taco sauce
• plain yogurt (low-fat or fat-free, optional)**
• guacamole (or mashed avacado, optional)

 Directions:

1. Wash and prepare vegetables.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, combine turkey, taco seasoning, and water.
3. Bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Place tortillas on a cooking sheet. Bake at 375°F for 4-7 minutes or until tortillas are crispy.
5. Spread tortillas with a tablespoon of beans. Top with 1/4 meat mixture and cheese.
6. Return tortillas to oven to cook for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
7. Top with tomatoes, lettuce, onions and taco sauce. Garnish with yogurt and guacamole, if desired.

 Allergy Warning:

This recipe contains milk.
*If you are allergic to milk-based cheese, try soy-based cheese or other dairy-free alternatives.
**If you are allergic to milk-based yogurt; try soy, almond, or coconut-based yogurt.

 Cut Down on Choking:

For kids 2- 4 years old, serve food in the following ways:

• Stringy, melted cheese is a choking hazard. Exclude it, if you need to.
• Cut tostadas into bite-sized, 1/2 inch portions.

*Picture from What’s Cooking USDA Mixing Bowl