United Cuisine: Avocado Tacos

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Avocado Tacos

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium onion, cut into thin strips
  • 2 large green peppers,cut into thin strips
  • 2 large red peppers, cut into thin strips
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro,finely chopped
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and seeded, cut into 12 slices
  • cups fresh tomato salsa (see ingredients below)
  • 12 flour tortillas
  •  Vegetable cooking spray
  • Fresh Tomato Salsa Ingredients:

1 cup tomatoes, diced
cup onions, diced
½ clove garlic, minced
2 tsp. cilantro
tsp. jalapeño peppers, chopped
½ tsp. lime juice
 Pinch of cumin

Directions:

  • Mix together all salsa ingredients and refrigerate in advance.
  • Coat skillet with vegetable spray.
  • Lightly sauté onion and green and red peppers.
  • Warm tortillas in oven and fill with peppers, onions, avocado, and salsa. Fold tortillas and serve. Top with cilantro
Nutrition Facts:
 
Avocado Tacos
Serving Size 1 taco
Amount Per Serving
Calories270
Calories from Fat80
% Daily Value (DV)*
Total Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 460mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 43g14%
Dietary Fiber 5g20%
Sugars 4g
Protein 7g
Vitamin A25%
Vitamin C100%
Calcium10%
Iron15%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
These fresh tasting tacos are great for a light meal!

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