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- Preheat oven; prepare turnovers through step 2 (20 minutes)
- Prepare tostadas; assemble and serve (20 minutes)
- Top turnovers when ready to serve
Shredded Pork Tostadas
Ingredients
- 1 lb Deli mojo (or smoked) pork
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans
- 6 tostada shells
- ¾ cup salsa con queso
- 1 ½ cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle hot sauce
Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Microwave pork on HIGH 2–3 minutes until hot. Drain and rinse beans. Shred pork with 2 forks.
- Arrange shells on baking sheet. Place 2 tablespoons salsa con queso in center of each shell; top with beans and pork. Bake 5–7 minutes until queso melts, tostadas are crispy, and pork is 165°F.
- Top with lettuce, tomatoes, and hot sauce. Serve.
Cinnamon-Plantain Turnovers
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen light whipped topping
- 1 (11 oz) box frozen ripe plantains
- ¼ cup egg substitute (or 1 large egg)
- 2 tablespoons water
- ¼ cup light corn syrup (or honey)
- 4 teaspoons cinnamon-sugar, divided
- 1 (8 ct) can refrigerated crescent rolls
Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place whipped topping in medium bowl to soften. Cut plantains into bite-size pieces; place in second medium bowl.
- Beat egg substitute and water until blended. Stir corn syrup and 1 teaspoon cinnamon-sugar into plantains. Unroll dough on baking sheet; separate rolls. Arrange plantains evenly on 4 rolls; top with remaining 4 rolls and crimp edges to seal.
- Brush with egg wash, then sprinkle ¼ teaspoon cinnamon sugar over each turnover; bake 15–20 minutes until golden. Meanwhile, whisk whipped topping and remaining 2 teaspoons cinnamon sugar; chill until ready to serve.
- Cut each turnover in half and top with whipped topping mixture; serve.
Serving Suggestions
- Complete your meal with fresh salad blend, rice, and seasoned corn.
- Try the tostadas with rotisserie chicken or cooked shrimp instead of pork.
Shredded Pork Tostadas
If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.
Cinnamon-Plantain Turnovers
Do not eat raw dough/batter.
If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.
Shredded Pork Tostadas
Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 270, Total Fat 12g, Sat Fat 4g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 35mg, Sodium 890mg, Total Carb 24g, Fiber 4g, Total Sugar 2g, (Incl. 1g Added Sugars), Protein 17g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 4%, Iron 6%, Potassium 6%
Cinnamon-Plantain Turnovers
Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 250, Total Fat 8g, Sat Fat 4g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 240mg, Total Carb 39g, Fiber 1g, Total Sugar 26g, (Incl. 14g Added Sugars), Protein 3g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 0%, Iron 6%, Potassium 4%