Timely Turkey Tostadas

Ingredients

 * ½ pound lean ground turkey
 * ½ cup coarsely chopped onion
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * ½ cup salsa or picante sauce
 * ¼ cup homemade chicken broth or canned reduced-sodium chicken broth
 * 1 teaspoon chili powder
 * ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, or ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
 * 4 x 6-inch diameter flour tortillas
 * 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
 * ¼ cup (1 ounce) shredded reduced-fat cheddar or reduced-fat Monterey jack / colby blend cheese
 * ½ cup shredded lettuce
 * ¼ cup chopped tomato
 * 1 chopped fresh jalapeno pepper (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Sauté the turkey, onion, and garlic in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until no longer pink.
 * 2) Drain and return to the skillet.
 * 3) Add the salsa, broth, chili powder, and cumin.
 * 4) Simmer, uncovered, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 * 5) While the turkey mixture simmers, broil the tortillas about 4 to 5 inches from the heat source until crisp and golden brown, turning occasionally.
 * 6) Stir the cilantro into the turkey mixture.
 * 7) Top each tortilla with ¼ cup turkey mixture, 1 tablespoon cheese, 2 tablespoons lettuce, and 1 tablespoon chopped tomato.
 * 8) Sprinkle with jalapeno pepper, if desired.

Nutritional information

 * Yield: Makes 4 tostadas (4 servings)

Per serving (1 tostada):
 * Calories: 177 | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 231mg | Carbohydrate: 17g | Dietary Fiber: 2g | Sugars: 3g | Protein: 17g
 * Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch | 2 very lean meat | ½ fat

Contributed by:
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at:
 * World Recipes Y-Group
 * Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes