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Monday, August 1, 2011

CALIFORNIA AVOCADO TACOS

Prep time: 30 mins
Serves: 12
Cups of fruits and veggies per serving: 1/2 cup

Ingredients:
1 cup (1 medium) tomato, diced
1/3 cup onion, diced
2 tsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp jalapeno pepper, minced
2 tsp fresh lime juice
pinch ground cumin

2 medium green bell peppers, cut into thin strips
2 medium red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
1 medium onion, sliced
1 ripe avocado, cut into 12 wedges
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, lightly packed
12 7-8 inch flour tortillas, warmed

TO MAKE SALSA:
In a small bowl, mix together the first seven ingredients. Set aside.

COOKING REMAINING INGREDIENTS:
Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add the bell peppers and the sliced onion and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft.

ASSEMBLE THE TACOS:
Fill each warm tortilla with the bell pepper mixture, avocado, celery, and cilantro and top with some tomato salsa. Roll up and serve immediately.

VARIATION:
Grilled fish or chicken would make a smashing addition to this recipe.

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