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California Avocado Veggie Tacos Recipe
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Category: Diabetics
   
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Recipe provided by the California Avocado Commission
Ingredients
  • 1 1 1med. Fresh California Avocado
  • Non-stick cooking spray, as needed
  • 1 1/4 1.25 1.25cups CUP_USVolumesliced onion, sliced in julienne strips
  • 1 1/2 1.5 1.5cups CUP_USVolumesliced sweet green pepper, sliced in julienne strips
  • 1 1/2 1.5 1.5cups CUP_USVolumesliced sweet red pepper, sliced in julienne strips
  • 1 1 1cup CUP_USVolumecilantro
  • 1 1/2 1.5 1.5cups CUP_USVolumeFresh Tomato Salsa (recipe below)
  • 12 12 12(8-inch) flour tortillas
Fresh Tomato Salsa Ingredients
  • 1 1 1cup CUP_USVolumediced fresh tomatoes
  • 1/3 0.33 0.33cup CUP_USVolumediced onions
  • 1/2 0.5 0.5clove garlic, minced
  • 1/3 0.33 0.33tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumeminced jalapeño peppers
  • 2 2 2tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumeminced cilantro
  • 1 1 1pinch cumin
  • 1 1/2 1.5 1.5tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumefresh lime juice
Instructions
  1. Prepare fresh tomato salsa in advance (see below).
  2. Spray skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Lightly saute the onion and green and red peppers.
  3. Mince cilantro and cut avocado into 12 slices.
  4. Warm tortillas in oven and fill with sauteed peppers and onions, cilantro, avocado slices, and salsa. Fold tortilla over and serve.
  5. 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.
Salsa Instructions
  1. Mix together all ingredients and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts:
Per Serving: 158 calories, 5 g fat, 0.8 g saturated fat, 1.3 g polyunsaturated fat, 2.7 g monounsaturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 175 mg sodium, 25 g total carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 3 g sugars, 4 g protein.
Exchanges Per Serving: 1 bread, 1 vegetable, 1 fat
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.

 
* Medium avocados are recommended for this recipe. A medium avocado averages about 6 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
California Avocado Veggie Tacos
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