Heart-Healthy Savory Turkey Torta with Spicy Avocado Salsa

Diet & Health:

Prep time:
15 minutes
Ready in:
15 minutes

Recipe Description:

Left-overs never looked so good with this easy Latino-inspired recipe featuring avocado and traditional Mexican sandwich rolls.

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Servings:

  • Recipe serving size: 1 torta
  • Number of servings:

Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe, fresh avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. canned salsa verde
  • 1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
  • 12 oz. oven roasted turkey breast, sliced
  • 1/2 cup pickled red onions
  • 8 lettuce leaves
  • 12 tomato slices
  • 2 Tbsp. Cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 4 telera (Mexican-style soft sandwich rolls)

Instructions:

  1. Mash one avocado and combine with salsa and hot pepper sauce. Spread over the bottom halves of rolls.
  2. Layer turkey, onions, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese on bottom halves of rolls. Top with remaining avocado.
  3. Replace the bread top and press down firmly to compress ingredients.
  4. Wrap tightly and refrigerate until ready to serve. Cut in half just before serving.
Nutrition Facts

4 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (361g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 440
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g 21%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 17%
Trans Fat 0g -
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g -
Monounsaturated Fat 9g -
Cholesterol 65mg 21%
Sodium 660mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 8g 29%
Total Sugars 4g -
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 34g -
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 140mg 10%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 957mg 20%
Vitamin A 208mcg 25%
Vitamin C 22mg 25%
Vitamin E 2mg 15%
Vitamin K 78mcg 60%
Thiamin 0.42mg 35%
Riboflavin 0.52mg 40%
Niacin 21mg 130%
Vitamin B6 1mg 60%
Folate 184mcg DFE 45%
  (46mcg folic acid) -
Vitamin B12 2mcg 70%
Pantothenic Acid 2mg 45%
Choline 95mg 15%
Phosphorus 374mg 30%
Magnesium 77mg 20%
Zinc 3mg 25%
Selenium 50mcg 90%
Copper 0.36mg 40%
Manganese 0.58mg 25%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.