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California Avocado Veggie Tacos Recipe

Recipe provided by the California Avocado Commission

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Ingredients:
  • 1 medium, ripe, Fresh California Avocados
  • Non-stick cooking spray, as needed
  • 1 1/4 cups sliced onion, sliced in julienne strips
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced sweet green pepper, sliced in julienne strips
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced sweet red pepper, sliced in julienne strips
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 1 1/2 cups Fresh Tomato Salsa (recipe below)
  • 12 (8-inch) flour tortillas
Fresh Tomato Salsa Ingredients
  • 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup diced onions
  • 1/2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/3 tsp. minced jalapeño peppers
  • 2 tsp. minced cilantro
  • 1 pinch cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp. fresh 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
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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.
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Quick Nutrition
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Amount Per Serving

Calories: 158
Total Fat: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
Trans Fat: n/a
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 175 mg
Total Sugars: 3 g
Protein: 4 g

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Category: Diabetics

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