Turkey Taco Tostones
- SERVING SIZE9 tacos (3 tacos per serving)
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
9 ea.
Tostones
3 cups
Turkey Carnitas, 1/3 cup per taco
18 tbsp.
Pickled red onion, 2 tbsp. per taco
9 tbsp.
Sliced jalapeño, 1 tbsp. per taco
4.5 oz.
Queso fresco
1 cup
Cilantro leaves
2/3 cups
Honey Lime Sour Cream, about 1 tbsp. per taco
Served on side:
3 cups
Spicy Watermelon Salsa
Turkey Carnitas
3 oz.
Oil
4-5 oz.
Ground Turkey
6 oz.
Water
6 oz.
Hatch Pepper Seasoning (Carolina ingredients)
Spicy Watermelon Salsa
1/3 cup
Fresh lime juice
2 tbsp.
Honey
2 tbsp.
Soy sauce, low sodium
1/3 tsp. of each (to taste)
Sea salt, cayenne pepper and black pepper
8 cups
Watermelon, 1/4'' dice
1/4 cup
Orange juice
1 ea.
English cucumber, peeled and seeded
1/2 cup
Red onion, 1/4'' dice
1/2 cup
Green onion, 1/4'' dice
4 tbsp.
Crystallized ginger, finely chopped
1 tbsp.
Orange zest
4 tbsp.
Jalapeño, seeded and minced
Honey Lime Sour Cream
1 cup
Sour cream
1/2 cup
Honey
2 tbsp.
Lime juice
1 tsp.
Lime zest
1 tbsp.
Chopped cilantro
Directions
Warm tostones.
Fill each with 1/3 cup Turkey Carnitas, add pickled onions and sprinkle with jalapeños. Top with queso fresco and cilantro leaves and drizzle with Honey Lime Sour Cream.
Serve in a warm cast iron skillet with Spicy Watermelon Salsa and lime wedges for garnish.
Turkey Carnitas
Heat the oil in a heavy-duty pot, and then add the ground turkey and lightly brown.
Add the remaining ingredients and blend well. Bring to boil; simmer 5 minutes.
Place in a 4-inch aluminum half-size pan and cover with a lid.
Heat in a preheated 350°F oven for approximately 45 minutes (until turkey reaches 165°F).
Spicy Watermelon Salsa
Whisk the lime juice, honey, soy sauce and seasonings in a large bowl.
Add watermelon and all remaining ingredients; toss gently. Adjust seasoning.
Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
Honey Lime Sour Cream
Combine all ingredients and blend well.
Place in storage container; cover, label and date. Refrigerate.
