3 Points+, Tasty Turkey & Bean Tostadas

Happy Hump Day all!!  Today was just an AWESOME day all around ~ I got in a great workout and it was 85 degrees of sunshine.  I also had a pretty delicious day that included remembering one of my FAVORITE yogurt mix-ins and creating one of the easiest dinners I’ve ever made.

This morning started off a little like yesterday with a hard boiled egg & banana (2 Points+).

I really wasn’t feeling my C25K run/walk this morning, but, I hopped on the treadmill and got to it.  It’s funny because on the days I want to workout the LEAST, I PUSH myself the MOST!

I did 90 second jogging/walking intervals and I increased the speed every 30 seconds my entire workout – pushing faster each time for 30 minutes.

I honestly couldn’t wait to dig into my mid-morning snack because it involved this Lemon Curd from Trader Joe’s.  I LOVE it and haven’t bought it forever.

1 Tbsp is 3 points+ but a little goes a long way so you usually only need 1-2 tsp.

I actually pondered my usual toss in the jar of curd with my container of greek yogurt but I really didn’t want to have to carry both things back on the train.

So, I made an “Egg Creation” ~ 1 Tbsp of Lemon Curd with 1 cup TJ’s 0% Greek Yogurt.

Swirled together with 2 Low-Fat Banana Bread Cookie (10 points+).  I definitely think I could use 1-2 teaspoons next time and I am totally crumbling cinnamon graham crackers on my snack tomorrow.

This was AMAZING…..I actually pondered licking the bowl until my boss stopped by.  I thought that might be hard to explain

Lunch today had to be FAST because we had a meeting with our new personal trainers!  They are going to take us through a series of workshops first before we do our 1 on 1 sessions…..I can’t wait to learn from them.

I chose another Weight Watcher FRESH MEAL ~ Three Cheese Macaroni

Pretty decent ingredient list….they really are getting better.

6 Points+ for the entire box.

It’s super creamy with a lot of sauce ~ it’s like a grown up version of mac and cheese without the topping.  I know I am a mac n cheese snob (not just because I work for Annie’s LOL) but this wasn’t bad when topped with a little heat, sea salt and black pepper.

Protein Power ~ 2 Points+ Ginger, Pear and Turkey Sausage Patty.

All rounded out with a HUGE Organic Mixed Greens Salad topped with 2 Tbsp Trader Joe’s LF Spicy Peanut Vinaigrette (2 points+.)  I LOVE Mixed Greens but sometimes I honestly feel like I am eating grass when I eat them

Tonight’s dinner was completely inspired by TJ of TJ’s Test Kitchen.  A few weeks back TJ gave me these AWESOME crunchy Corn Tostadas Shells that she picked up at the Orowheat Store.

THREE for 3 points+!

I took her advice and used them to make up some tasty Turkey and Bean Tostadas that were so good I cannot wait to have them tomorrow!  It was so easy to make and took less than 30 minutes from start to finish.

TASTY TURKEY & BEAN TOSTADAS

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb Lean Ground Turkey
• 3 Tbsp Taco Seasoning (I make my own – it’s easy and better than any package!)
• 15 oz Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 oz Fire Roasted Tomatoes with Diced Chilis (from Trader Joe’s)
• 1/2 cup Salsa (I used Trader Joe’s Salsa Fresca)
• 1 cup fire roasted or regular corn
• Pre-Cooked Corn Tostada Shells
• TOPPINGS ~ Pick and Choose any of your favorite things: Low-Fat Cheddar Cheese, lettuce, sweet peppers, jalapenos, tomatoes, AVOCADOS, sour cream, etc.

INSTRUCTIONS

1.  Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add ground turkey.  Cook turkey until browned, breaking it into pieces as it cooks, about 8-10 minutes.  Sprinkle with taco seasoning and cook 1 minute.  Meanwhile, prep all your toppings.

2.  Stir in beans, diced tomatoes and salsa.  Cook for 5 minutes or until majority of the sauce evaporates.

3.  Layer it up and “Crunch Away”!

Turkey & Bean Mixture ~ Makes twenty-four, 1/4 cups servings, 1 points+ each

Nutritional Information per serving using caloriecount.com

STEP-BY-STEP

Brown the ground turkey. Add taco seasoning, beans and diced tomatoes.

Salsa ~ that’s the GREEN ~ looks ugly, but, tastes awesome!

The “Secret Ingredient” Fire Roasted Corn ~ The Husband even gave the OK to use it

Done!

While the meat cooked, I prepped the toppings.

You do not have to do anything with these tortillas but I heated them at 325 for 4 minutes to make them warm, toasty and to make the “corni-ness” pop out.

LAYER IT UP!  I used my 1/4 cup measuring cup to scoop out 1 portion on each shell.

Then, topped each 1/2 with 1/2 Tbsp Finely Shredded LF Sharp Cheddar.

Organic Mixed Greens and another sprinkle of cheese, about 1/2 tsp per side.

Tomatoes, mini sweet peppers, jalapeno and AVOCADO!

I started off with TWO tostadas and then assessed if I was still hungry or if my mouth wanted more.  After about 5 minutes, I went back for another for both reasons

I LOVE these shells ~ they stay crunchy and taste like you are having really good corn tortilla chips.

Here is the points+ breakdown for all 3 Tostadas:

* 3 Corn Tostada Shells, 3 points+

* 3/4 cup Turkey & Bean Taco Mix, 3 points+

* 1/2 ounce LF Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 1 Points+

* Mixed greens, tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapeno, 0 Points+

* 1/8 AVOCADO, 1 Points+

THREE FANTASTIC TASTY TURKEY & BEAN TOSTADAS FOR 8 POINTS+

 

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Q’s

Speaking of Tortillas ~ What is your favorite brand of tortilla? Are you a corn or flour girl?

I LOVE Guerrero and Mission Tortillas the best ~ Corn all the way.  I am not much of a fan of the lower points+ versions although at times I do convince myself to eat them.  I have to say these crunchy tostada shells are going on my always have on hand list.

Night all!