Avocado Tacos

Serves 12.

Source: California Avocado Commission

Ingredients:

1 ripe California avocado, peeled and seeded

1 medium onion, julienned

2 large green peppers, julienned

2 large red peppers, julienned

1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

1½ cups fresh tomato salsa (see below)

12 flour tortillas

non-stick cooking spray

Fresh Tomato Salsa:

1 cup tomatoes, diced

1/3 cup onions, diced

½ clove garlic, minced2 tsp cilantro

1/3 tsp jalapeño peppers, chopped

½ tsp lime, juiced

pinch of cumin

Directions:

Spray skillet with cooking spray. Lightly sauté onion and green and red peppers.

Cut avocado into 12 slices. Warm tortillas in oven and fill with peppers, onions, avocado slices and salsa. Fold tortillas and serve.

Salsa Preparation:

Mix together all ingredients and refrigerate in advance.

Nutrition information per serving (tacos with salsa):

Calories 170, Fat 6g, Calories from Fat 4%, Cholesterol 3mg, Sodium 167 mg.