Guacamole Tacos

Elevate your taco night with these vibrant and flavor-packed Guacamole Tacos! Featuring creamy, fresh guacamole made from ripe avocados, zesty lime, and the perfect balance of spice from finely chopped jalapeño, this recipe combines bold flavors with minimal effort. Piled high on warm, pliable corn tortillas and topped with a sprinkle of salty cotija cheese, these tacos are the epitome of simplicity and deliciousness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vegetarian recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve with lime wedges for an extra pop of citrusy brightness, and watch these crowd-pleasers disappear in no time. Perfect keywords: guacamole tacos, vegetarian tacos, easy avocado recipes, quick taco recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe avocados
• 1 whole lime
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 1 medium jalapeño pepper
• 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
• 1 large roma tomato
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 0.5 cup cotija cheese
• 4 pieces lime wedges

Directions

Step 1

Halve and pit the avocados, then scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.

Step 2

Mash the avocado with a fork until it's mostly smooth but still has a few chunks for texture.

Step 3

Cut the lime in half and squeeze out the juice over the mashed avocado. Add the salt and stir to combine.

Step 4

Finely chop the red onion and add it to the avocado mixture.

Step 5

Deseed the jalapeño pepper, finely chop it, and add it to the bowl as well.

Step 6

Chop the cilantro leaves and the roma tomato finely, then mix them into the guacamole base.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt or lime juice to your taste.

Step 8

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and warm up the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

Step 9

Spoon a generous amount of guacamole onto each tortilla, spreading it evenly across the surface.

Step 10

Sprinkle cotija cheese over the guacamole layer in each taco.

Step 11

Fold the tortillas in half to form tacos, and serve them immediately.

Step 12

Garnish with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of citrus.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1277.5 grams (1277.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2061

Total Fat 136.30g	175%
Saturated Fat 41.10g	206%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 114mg	38%
Sodium 3069mg	133%
Total Carbohydrate 180.20g	66%
Dietary Fiber 61.80g	221%
Total Sugars 10.90g
Protein 60.50g	121%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1181mg	91%
Iron 8mg	43%
Potassium 3835mg	82%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.0%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 32.9%