These Grilled California Avocado Tacos utilize avocados as the taco filling for a smoky yet creamy twist on a go-to weeknight dish.
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Total Time: 15 min
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information
per serving
Calories
350
Total Fat
30g
Saturated Fat
3.5g
Trans Fat
0g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
220mg
Total Carbs
21g
Dietary Fiber
9g
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
4g
Potassium
708mg
Vitamin A 20 mcg; Vitamin C 30 mg; Calcium 32 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 122 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.17 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 35%; Calcium 2%; Iron 6%; Vitamin D 0%
*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.
Serves: 8
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Ingredients
4 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded, peeled and halved 1/2 lb. cabbage, shredded 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup cilantro (optional) 1/4 cup jalapeno, diced (or more if you want more heat) 2 Tbsp. lime juice 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise 1/2 Tbsp. hot sauce 8 corn tortillas 1 cup cherry tomatoes, for servingInstructions
- Pre-heat grill or grill pan to low, around 350 degrees F. Once hot, carefully grease by dipping a paper towel in oil and brushing on grates.
- Place halved avocados, skin side up on the grill and cook covered for 5 minutes, until grill marks are present. Gently remove skin from avocados and cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Set aside.
- Create slaw by mixing together cabbage, salt, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno and olive oil. Set aside.
- Make spicy mayo by combining mayonnaise and hot sauce until fully combined.
- Assemble the tacos by evenly dividing the avocado slices among the tortillas. Top with slaw, spicy mayo and additional toppings of your choice.
Serving Suggestion: Serve with toppings of choice alongside black beans.
Beverage Pairing: Light and refreshing margarita.
*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.
Did You Know?
It’s a good idea to brush a little oil on the cut side of a California Avocado before grilling. They are also delicious in a host of other entrée recipes, from stove top to oven-baked to multi-cooker preparation.
Recipe Categories:
BBQ Grilling
Blogger Recipes
Comfort Foods
Dairy Free
Entrees
Have A Plant®
High Fiber
Quick & Easy
Vegetarian
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
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