Heart At Work

Tostada Tuesday With Roasted Poblano Peppers

Ingredients

Chicken & Tostadas

2Lbs. Organic Ground Chicken
1Pack Mission Baked Corn Tostadas
1Can Vegetarian Refried BeansBeans are heart healthy dish to incorporate into your meal plans.
2Tablespoons Avocado OilLA TOURANGELLE Avocado Oil or you can use Olive Oil.
1Cup Fresh CilantroEvidence suggests that the phytochemicals in cilantro could protect your heart from oxidative damage helping to keep it healthy.
1 AvocadoAdding an avocado to your daily diet may help lower bad cholesterol, in turn reducing risk for heart disease, according to health researchers.
1/2 Medium OnionOnions are high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Some benefits may include reducing the risk of heart disease.
2 Plum tomatoesTomatoes have two key nutrients that have a big impact on heart health: lycopene and potassium. Some research shows that lycopene may lower LDL, or “bad” cholesterol.
1Cup Sliced Purple CabbageThe high polyphenol content in cabbage might reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by preventing platelet buildup and reducing blood pressure.
Dash Garlic salt
2-3Teaspoons Ground CuminCumin can help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
2-3Teaspoons Cajun Blend Basin Blend or Fiesta Lime Mrs. Dash Seasoninghttp://www.basinblend.com
Dollop Sour Cream

Roasted Poblanos

4 Poblano Peppers
1Cup Low Fat Mozzarella Cheesehttp://www.kraft.com
Dash Salt & Pepper
1 LimeLimes are a good source of magnesium and potassium, which promote heart health.

Instructions

Poblano Peppers

First, preheat the oven to 375.
Next, rinse the peppers and cut the tops off and take the seeds out and discard.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH YOUR EYES AFTER DESEEDING THE PEPPERS.
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Next, place a piece of foil on a cookie sheet and place the peppers on top.
Next, make one slice, vertically, from the top of the pepper to the bottom and stuff 1/4 cup of cheese inside each pepper.
Then, after all peppers are stuffed, squeeze fresh lime juice on each along with a dash of salt and pepper.
Then, cover the peppers completely with foil and bake at 375 for 30-40 minutes.
Lastly, remove from the oven and broil the peppers for 30-60 seconds until charred WATCHING the whole time so they don’t burn. Set aside.

Chicken Tostadas

First, wash all veggies thoroughly.
Next, chop all veggies into small pieces.
Then, add avocado oil to a skillet along with ground chicken and sliced onion.
Sauté on a medium heat.
When the meat starts to cook, add cumin, dash of garlic salt, and Cajun blend spice by Basin Blend or Mrs Dash to the meat and stir.
Add, 2-3 tablespoons of water and continue to cook until browned.

Vegetarian Refried Beans

Tostada and Poblano

First, add a layer of the beans.
Next, add ground chicken, shredded purple cabbage, cilantro, tomatoes, avocado, and lastly top with sour cream and add your roasted poblano pepper.
Enjoy this fantastically delectable Tostada with a wonderfully Roasted Poblano Pepper…Enjoy!!!

Recipe Notes