Vegetarian Taco Recipe - Avocado Tacos

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Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 158

Total Fat 5g

Saturated Fat 0.8g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g

Monounsaturated Fat 2.7g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 175mg

Total Carbs 25g

Dietary Fiber 2g

Total Sugars 3g

Protein 4g

Potassium 0mg

Exchanges Per Serving: 1 bread, 1 vegetable, 1 fat

*The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

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Serves: 12

Ingredients
Instructions

1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado As needed Non-stick cooking spray 1 1/4 cups onion, julienne strips 1 1/2 cups sweet green pepper, julienne strips 1 1/2 cups sweet red pepper, julienne strips 1 cup cilantro 1 1/2 cups Fresh Tomato Salsa (recipe below) 12 (8-inch) flour tortillas Fresh Tomato Salsa (Yield: 1 1/2 cups) 1 cup fresh tomatoes, diced 1/3 cup onions, diced 1/2 clove garlic, minced 1/3 tsp. jalapeño peppers, minced 2 tsp. cilantro, minced 1 pinch cumin 1 1/2 tsp. fresh lime juice

Prepare fresh tomato salsa in advance (see below). Spray skillet with non-stick cooking spray.
Lightly sauté the onion and green and red peppers. Mince cilantro and cut avocado into 12 slices. Warm tortillas in oven or in a cast iron skillet and fill with sautéed peppers and onions, cilantro, avocado slices, and salsa. Fold tortilla over and serve.

Salsa Preparation

Mix together all ingredients and refrigerate

Serving Suggestions

This makes a quick snack for children after school or easy lunch. The fresh salsa can be made ahead and keeps for 2 days under refrigeration.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.