National Guacamole Day: Mexican Ground Turkey Taco-stada with Guacamole

National Guacamole Day: Mexican Ground Turkey Taco-stada with Guacamole

 

As a resident of sunny California there is access to some of the best avocados in the country, if not the world. Like California Avocados. This versatile fruit can be transformed in a number of ways, including the very popular GUACAMOLE! This recipe creation of mine is a fusion of a taco and tostada, hence the taco-stada was born to celebrate National Guacamole Day...

 

 

Serves: 4

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

 

2 T. canola oil, divided

1 lb. ground turkey

1 packet taco seasoning

1/4 c. water

4 whole wheat tortillas

2 c. romaine lettuce, chopped

1/4 c. cilantro, minced

2 green onions, sliced

1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

1 c. cherry tomatoes, variety of colors

1/4 c. sliced black olives

1/4 c. sour cream

 

Guacamole

1 ripe avocado, halved and pitted

1/2 lime, juiced

1/2 t. dried Mexican oregano

1/4 t. garlic powder

1/8 t. paprika

1 pinch salt

1 pinch pepper

 

Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high and add turkey. Cook until no longer pink, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and return to skillet along with taco seasoning and water. Mix well and continue to cook until water has dissolved and the turkey has soaked up the seasoning, another 8 to 10 minutes.

 

In the meantime heat remaining oil in another large non-stick skillet and cook tortillas until slightly golden and crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.

 

For the guacamole combine the ingredients in a small bowl and using a fork mash together, leaving it a bit chunky.

 

Assemble taco-stadas by evenly topping each tortilla with the lettuce, cilantro, green onions, ground turkey, cheese, tomatoes, olives, sour cream and guacamole.