Vegetarian Tacos with Avocado – Diabetic Diet
Loading...Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
158
Calories
5
g
Total Fat
2
g
Dietary Fiber
4
g
Protein
25
g
Total Carbs
Ingredients
Serves: 12| 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 |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- 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.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 158
Total Fat 5 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0.8 g
Unsaturated Fat 2.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3 mg
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Protein 4 g
Total Carbs 25 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 175 mg
Potassium 0 mg
Total Sugar 3 g
Exchanges Per Serving: 1 bread, 1 vegetable, 1 fat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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