Turkey Tostadas with Spicy Cranberry-Chipotle Sauce

Categories: Tex-Mex Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 poblano pepper, seeded and sliced
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 3 cups shredded roasted turkey
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt to taste
• 8 tostada shells
• 1 cup refried black beans
• Spicy Cranberry-Chipotle Sauce:
• 1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
• 1/3 cup taco sauce
• 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 cup crumbled queso fresco (fresh Mexican cheese)
• 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
• 8 lime wedges

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Saute first 3 ingredients in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until onion is golden. Stir in turkey and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Season with salt to taste.
2. Bake tostada shells on a baking sheet at 400 degrees for 3 minutes. Spread shells with refried beans; top with turkey mixture. Drizzle with a small amount of Spicy Cranberry-Chipotle Sauce. Sprinkle with queso fresco.
3. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and remaining sauce.

4. Spicy Cranberry-Chipotle Sauce:

5. Microwave all ingredients at high 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened, stirring halfway through. Season with salt to taste.

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