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Avocado tacos

Recipe Information

Description:
Avocado tacos is a delicious Mexican recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 30 minutes of prep time and about 10 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 40 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 12 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 12
Preparation Time 30 Minutes
Cook Time 10 Minutes
Total Time 40 Minutes
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Avocado
Category Fruit
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Appetizer; Main Dish; Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Cook Method Sautéing
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 cup tomatoes, diced

  • 1/3 cup onions, diced

  • 1/2 garlic clove, minced

  • 2 teaspoons cilantro

  • 1/3 teaspoon jalapeño pepper, chopped

  • 1/2 teaspoon lime juice

  • Pinch of cumin

  • Cooking spray

  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled, seeded, and sliced

  • 1 medium onion, julienned

  • 2 large green bell peppers, julienned

  • 2 large red bell peppers, julienned

  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

  • 12 flour tortillas

Directions

  • Prepare the salsa in advance by combining all the ingredients from 1 cup of diced tomatoes to a pinch of cumin in a medium-sized bowl. Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.

  • Spray a skillet with cooking spray. Lightly sauté the onions and green and red peppers.

  • Warm the tortillas in an oven and fill with the peppers, onions, avocado slices, and salsa. Fold the tortillas and serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 270 cal

  • Total fat: 8g

  • Saturated fat: 2g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 480mg

  • Carbohydrate: 43g

  • Fiber: 5g

  • Protein: 7g

  • Calcium: 100mg