TURKEY SALSA BOWLS WITH TORTILLA WEDGES

Turkey Salsa Bowls with Tortilla Wedges image

Delicious and nutritious, this dish was a favorite of the kids who participated in the junior chef classes I taught at my church. The recipe encouraged creativity and healthy eating as students designed their own salsa bowls using whole grains, vegetables and lean protein. -Jean Gottfried, Upper Sandusky, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 cup chopped sweet pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
2 green onions, chopped
1 jar (16 ounces) medium salsa
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
1 cup water
4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
1 tablespoon canola oil
8 cups torn romaine (about 1 head)
Optional toppings: Chopped tomatoes, sliced ripe olives, cubed avocado, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble turkey with pepper, celery and green onions over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in salsa, beans, rice and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes., Brush both sides of tortillas with oil; cut each into 8 wedges. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes., To serve, divide lettuce among 8 bowls; top with turkey mixture. Serve with tortilla wedges; add toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic exchanges