And one reason for that is because they're called Crispy Taco Tumblers. Aviva Goldfarb, who wrote the new cookbook The Six O'Clock Scramble came by Tonia's Kitchen to talk about this very fun recipe, that involves egg-roll wrappers. Aviva told Tonia it's also healthy, thanks to the use of lean ground turkey and a lot of colorful vegetables. It's a great way for the kids to get a healthy snack, or have a delicious appetizer for your party!
1 pound lean ground turkey
15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed (or 1 1/2 cups cooked)
1/2 cup salsa, plus more for serving, any variety (I used salsa verde)
3/4 cup frozen corn kernels
16 (7-inch square) egg roll wrappers (sold frozen or refrigerated)
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream, for serving (optional)
DO AHEAD OR DELEGATE: Trim the egg roll wrappers as directed and refrigerate. Shred the cheese, if necessary, and refrigerate.
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, combine the meat, beans, and salsa and cook until bubbling. (Note: if you are using meat rather than meatless crumbles, cook the meat first, drain if necessary, and add the beans and salsa when the meat is just cooked through, and cook for another minute or two to warm through.) Stir in the corn and remove it from the heat.
2. Using kitchen scissors, cut off the corners of the egg roll wrappers so they are circles instead of squares (this makes them easier to stuff into the muffin cups with room for the filling). Press each egg roll wrapper into a muffin cup, leaving as much space in the middle of the cup as possible. Spray the surface of each cup with nonstick cooking spray (this isn’t necessary if you don’t like to use it, but it makes them crispier) and bake them for 5 minutes until they start to turn golden brown on the edges. (Meanwhile, make the guacamole, if you are serving it.)
3. Spoon the taco mixture into each of the cups to fill them most of the way, and top each with about 1 teaspoon of cheese. Bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the shells are golden. (Meanwhile, prepare the smoothies, if you are serving them.) Serve immediately, topped with guacamole, salsa, and/or sour cream, if desired.
FLAVOR BOOSTER: Use spicy salsa, sharp cheddar or pepper jack cheese, and/or sprinkle a little hot sauce on each cup before serving.
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