Avocado tacos are a delicious and satisfying vegetarian or vegan option. Here’s a simple recipe for making avocado tacos:
Ingredients:
For the Avocado Filling:
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Taco Assembly:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup black beans, cooked and seasoned (cumin, garlic powder, salt)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
- Optional toppings: salsa, hot sauce, shredded cheese, sour cream, or Greek yogurt
Instructions:
- Prepare the Avocado Filling:
- In a bowl, combine the diced avocados with lime juice. Mash slightly with a fork, leaving some chunks for texture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare the Taco Fillings:
- In separate bowls, have your black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped cilantro ready.
- Warm the Tortillas:
- Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet or on a griddle for about 10-15 seconds on each side until warm and pliable. Alternatively, you can warm them in the microwave with a damp paper towel.
- Assemble the Tacos:
- Spread a generous spoonful of the avocado filling onto each tortilla.
- Top with black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Add Optional Toppings:
- Drizzle with additional lime juice and add any optional toppings you like, such as salsa, hot sauce, shredded cheese, sour cream, or Greek yogurt.
- Serve:
- Serve the avocado tacos immediately, with lime wedges on the side.
- Enjoy:
- Squeeze lime juice over the tacos before eating, and enjoy the delicious combination of flavors and textures.
Feel free to customize these avocado tacos based on your preferences. You can add grilled veggies, pickled red cabbage, or your favorite taco toppings to make them your own.