California Tacos

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These tacos are full of fresh vegetables and lime. They're quick and easy to make and they manage to be both healthy and very budget-friendly!

Submitted by WHIRLEDPEAS
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped

  • 2 avocados, chopped

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 8 corn tortillas

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cup cooked white rice

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 dash green pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste (Optional)

Directions

  1. Mix tomatoes, avocados, onion, 1/4 cup cilantro, and garlic together in a bowl. Drizzle lime juice over tomato mixture; toss to coat.

  2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Arrange tortillas, 2 at a time, in hot oil; cook until crisp, about 1 minute per side. Remove tortillas using tongs and repeat with remaining tortillas.

  3. Spoon 2 tablespoons black beans and 2 tablespoons cooked rice onto each crisp tortilla; top with tomato mixture. Garnish tacos using remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro and green pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

512 Calories
24g Fat
67g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 512
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Sodium 448mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 67g 24%
Dietary Fiber 19g 68%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 14g 27%
Vitamin C 30mg 34%
Calcium 116mg 9%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 1209mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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