Turkey Taco Tostones

Turkey Taco Tostones

3 tacos

Serving Size

45 mins.

Prep Time

1 hr.

Total Time

These little bites of turkey taco goodness feature a delicious harmony of sweet, spicy and zesty flavors. A dollop of honey lime sour cream completes the multifaceted taste adventure. Serve as an appetizer or happy hour special, or add watermelon salsa for a filling lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Turkey Taco Tostones

Yield: 9 tacos

9 ea.

Tostones

3 cup(s)

Turkey Carnitas

18 tbsp.

Red onion, pickled

9 tbsp.

Jalapeño, sliced

4 ½ oz.

Queso fresco

1 cup(s)

Cilantro leaves

⅔ cup(s)

Honey Lime Sour Cream

3 cup(s)

Spicy Watermelon Salsa

Lime wedges, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1. Warm the tostones.
  2. 2. Fill each with ⅓ cup of Turkey Carnitas, 2 tablespoons of pickled onions and 1 tablespoon of jalapeños. Top each with ½ ounce of queso fresco and 1 ¾ tablespoons of cilantro leaves and drizzle with about 1 tablespoon of Honey Lime Sour Cream.
  3. 3. Serve in a warm cast-iron skillet with the Spicy Watermelon Salsa and lime wedges for garnish.

Ingredients

Turkey Carnitas

4–5 oz.

3 oz.

Oil

6 oz.

Water

6 oz.

Hatch pepper seasoning (Carolina ingredients)

Directions

  1. 1. Heat the oil in a heavy-duty pot, and then add the ground turkey and cook until it’s lightly browned.
  2. 2. Add the remaining ingredients and blend well. Bring to a boil; simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. 3. Place the turkey in a 4-inch aluminum half-size pan and cover with a lid.
  4. 4. Heat in a preheated 350°F oven for approximately 45 minutes (until the turkey reaches 165°F).

Ingredients

Honey Lime Sour Cream

1 cup(s)

Sour cream

½ cup(s)

Honey

2 tbsp.

Lime juice

1 tsp.

Lime zest

1 tbsp.

Cilantro, chopped

Directions

  1. 1. Combine all the ingredients and blend well.
  2. 2. Place in a storage container; cover, label and date. Refrigerate.

Ingredients

Spicy Watermelon Salsa

⅓ cup(s)

Fresh lime juice

2 tbsp.

Honey

2 tbsp.

Soy sauce, low sodium

⅓ tsp.

Sea salt, to taste

⅓ tsp.

Cayenne pepper, to taste

⅓ tsp.

Black pepper, to taste

8 cup(s)

Watermelon, ¼-inch dice

¼ cup(s)

Orange juice

1 ea.

English cucumber, peeled, seeded

½ cup(s)

Red onion, ¼-inch dice

½ cup(s)

Green onion, ¼-inch dice

4 tbsp.

Crystallized ginger, finely chopped

1 tbsp.

Orange zest

4 tbsp.

Jalapeño, seeded, minced

Directions

  1. 1. Whisk the lime juice, honey, soy sauce and seasonings in a large bowl.
  2. 2. Add the watermelon and all remaining ingredients; toss gently. Adjust the seasoning.
  3. 3. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
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