Avocado Tacos
These Avocado Tacos are a celebration of creamy, ripe avocado in a fresh taco shell, filled with vibrant toppings. They’re quick to make, customizable, and perfect for a light, veggie-forward meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 tacos (serves 2–3 people)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced or mashed
- 4 small corn or flour tortillas
- Lime wedges
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 red onion or pickled onion, thinly sliced
- Cherry tomatoes or pico de gallo
- Crumbled queso fresco or feta (optional)
- Jalapeño or hot sauce (optional for heat)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil or melted butter (for warming tortillas)
Instructions
- Lightly warm tortillas in a skillet with a bit of oil or butter until soft and slightly golden.
- Season avocado slices or mash with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Spread or layer avocado onto each warmed tortilla.
- Top the tacos with chopped cilantro, onion, and tomatoes or pico de gallo.
- If desired, crumble queso fresco or feta over the top and add jalapeño slices or hot sauce for extra kick.
- Finish with an extra squeeze of lime and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a protein boost, add black beans, grilled shrimp, or shredded chicken.
- For added crunch, top with tortilla strips, sliced radish, or shredded cabbage.
- Add pineapple or mango salsa for a sweet-heat contrast.
- Mix mayonnaise or Greek yogurt with sriracha for a spicy cream topping.
- For extra flavor and crunch, sprinkle toasted pepitas or chopped walnuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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