These tacos are a delicious, light meal for warm weather.  Sauteed peppers and onions are a delicious contrast to fresh, ripe avocado.  One of the most fun things about tacos are all the topping options – so go crazy!

This recipe is vegetarian, easily vegan with dairy substitutions and gluten-free with gluten-free taco shells.  Serves 4 +.  Prep time = 30 minutes. 

Avocado Tacos

Ingredients:
2 avocados, pitted and sliced
4 corn tortillas
1 sliced onion
1 sliced red pepper
Cilantro, chopped as needed
3 shredded lettuce leaves
1 Tomato, diced to taste
Shredded cheese, to taste
Salsa, as needed, optional
Sour cream, as needed, optional

Instructions:
Heat the sliced onions and peppers in a saucepan and saute until soft and browned (this is the longest part of preparing the meal).   Slice the avocado, and prepare your toppings of choice.

Heat the corn tortilla on a grill or in the oven until crisp.

Place the sliced avocado and peppers and onions inside and season.  Garnish with cilantro, lettuce, tomato, cheese, salsa and sour cream.  Enjoy!

Eva works at MOM’s Central Office.