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Torta De Pavo
This Torta De Pavo (Mexican Turkey Sandwich) is made with juicy and flavorful shredded turkey piled onto a bolillo bun, it’s perfect for the turkey you may have leftover from your holiday meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 tortas
Calories: 399 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 8 ounce cooked turkey (breast preferably)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ large onions sliced
- 1 medium tomato chopped
- ½ cup turkey or chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon chipotle powder, paprika or chili powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 bolillo bun (or a type of french bread bun)
- butter at room temperature
- 4 Tablespoons Chipotle crema or Mayo
Toppings
- pickled jalapenos
- pickled onions
- sliced avocado & tomato
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Shred the turkey and set aside.
- In a large skillet, add the oil and heat on medium high heat. Saute the onion for about 1 minute.
- Add the tomato and saute for 1 minute. Add the shredded turkey, seasoning and broth. Cook for about 5 minutes on medium-low.
- Meanwhile, heat a comal or skillet and carefully slice the bun in half horizontally. Take a bit of butter and spread it evenly on the inner sides of each bun half. Ensure you cover the entire surface for that golden, buttery goodness.
- Place bun halves, inner side down, onto the preheated skillet. Press them slightly to ensure good contact with the hot surface. Toast until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
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To assemble the torta
- Spread Chipotle Crema or mayonnaise on the toasted buns then place a good amount of turkey on the bottom half of the bread or bun. Spread it evenly to cover the surface.
- Layer with sliced avocado, tomato, and season with salt & pepper. Add pickled jalapeños and pickled onions.
- Place the top half of the bread or bun over the layered ingredients. Press down gently to ensure the sandwich holds together. If you'd like, cut the sandwich in half diagonally for easy handling.
- Buen provecho!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1torta
Calories
399kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
747mg
(31%)
Potassium
253mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4tortas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1torta | |
| Calories | 399kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 747mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 253mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.