Baked Turkey Flautas for Cinco de Mayo!

It’s Cinco de Mayo and what better way to enjoy it than making my Baked Turkey Flautas! 🌮

This is a very easy recipe to whip up and you could easily double this recipe to make a big batch of them and freeze them.

Ingredients 🛒

• 3 tbsp canola oil, divided

• 1 lb ground turkey

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 green onion, chopped and divided

• 1 tsp chili lime seasoning

• 3 tbsp cilantro, chopped and divided

• 1/3 cup salsa

• 6, 6-inch tortillas

• 2 cups Mexican shredded cheese

• 2 tbsp sour cream

• 1.5 tsp apple cider vinegar

• Pinch of sugar

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 2 romaine heads, sliced

• 2 Tbsp cotija

• Pickled red onions

Directions ✍️

• Preheat oven to 425F.

• Take out a large sauté pan and on medium-high heat pour in 2 tbsp of oil. Add in the turkey and 1 chopped green onion. Season with salt and pepper.

• Cook turkey until no longer pink, 4-5 minutes. Add in garlic, chili lime seasoning, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, and salsa. Cook for 1 minute and season with salt & pepper. Remove pan from heat.

• Take out a large baking sheet and spray with oil.

• Wrap up 4-5 6 inch tortillas in a lightly dampened paper towel and place into the oven for 30 seconds to make the tortillas more pliable.

• Take a tortilla at a time and place 2 tbsp of the ground turkey mixture into each tortilla followed by 1 tbsp of cheese. Roll tightly and place seam side down on the baking sheet. Repeat until you have used all the filling.

• Brush each tortilla with oil then bake for 15 minutes.

• To make the salad take out a medium bowl and add in sour cream, apple cider vinegar, a pinch of sugar, 1 tbsp cilantro, 1 tbsp chopped green onion, 1 tbsp of oil and water; season with salt & pepper. Whisk dressing together.

• Add romaine into a bowl with dressing and toss.

• Place salad across a plate followed by the flautas and toppings.

• Serve up and enjoy!

Bon Appétit! 👨‍🍳

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