Turkey Taco Tostones
- SERVING SIZE 3 tacos
- PREP TIME 45 mins.
- TOTAL TIME 1 hr.
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 cups
Turkey Carnitas
18 tbsp.
Red onion, pickled
9 tbsp.
Jalapeño, sliced
4 ½ oz.
Queso fresco
1 cup
Cilantro leaves
⅔ cup
Honey Lime Sour Cream
3 cups
Spicy Watermelon Salsa
—
Lime wedges, for garnish
TURKEY CARNITAS
4–5 oz.
3 oz.
Oil
6 oz.
Water
6 oz.
Hatch pepper seasoning (Carolina ingredients)
HONEY LIME SOUR CREAM
1 cup
Sour cream
½ cup
Honey
2 tbsp.
Lime juice
1 tsp.
Lime zest
1 tbsp.
Cilantro, chopped
SPICY WATERMELON SALSA
⅓ cup
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 cups
Watermelon, ¼-inch dice
¼ cup
Orange juice
1 ea.
English cucumber, peeled, seeded
½ cup
Red onion, ¼-inch dice
½ cup
Green onion, ¼-inch dice
4 tbsp.
Crystallized ginger, finely chopped
1 tbsp.
Orange zest
4 tbsp.
Jalapeño, seeded, minced
Directions
TO PREPARE THE TURKEY TACO TOSTONES:
1. Warm the tostones.
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. Serve in a warm cast-iron skillet with the Spicy Watermelon Salsa and lime wedges for garnish.
TO PREPARE THE TURKEY CARNITAS:
1. Heat the oil in a heavy-duty pot, and then add the ground turkey and cook until it’s lightly browned.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and blend well. Bring to a boil; simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Place the turkey in a 4-inch aluminum half-size pan and cover with a lid.
4. Heat in a preheated 350°F oven for approximately 45 minutes (until the turkey reaches 165°F).
TO PREPARE THE HONEY LIME SOUR CREAM:
1. Combine all the ingredients and blend well.
2. Place in a storage container; cover, label and date. Refrigerate.
TO PREPARE THE SPICY WATERMELON SALSA:
1. Whisk the lime juice, honey, soy sauce and seasonings in a large bowl.
2. Add the watermelon and all remaining ingredients; toss gently. Adjust the seasoning.
3. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
