Sunday, April 27, 2008

Avocado Tacos

Hungry for mexican food? Wondering what you an order in a mexican restaurant that's crunchy with great mouthfeel? Try avocado tacos. You may have to teach the wait staff or chef how to make them - but that's the way you make new friends!

I'm going to give you the 'homemade' recipe. Change as you wish:
Serves 1:
2 corn tortillas
oil for cooking
1/2 (or to taste) thin sliced avocado
vegetarian refried beans
lettuce, onion, tomato, cheese (I love Cotija) as desired.
and of course hot sauce! (or why even bother!?)

Heat the oil. When hot add a corn tortilla. Let cook slightly, turn over and let cook slightly on the other side. As you take it out of the oil (use tongs!) fold over and drain. DO NOT USE PREMADE TACO SHELLS! Those aren't tacos - they're just yucko! YOU DESERVE BETTER!!

Now you're ready to make avocado tacos:
I like to take a thin layer of (heated) refried beans and spread that along the inside of the taco shell. But that's just me - and don't order them like that in a mexican restaurant unless you're sure that the beans are vegetarian.
Add a few slices of the thin sliced avocado. Build your taco the way you like it. It's that easy!

Vegan option: Vegan cheese

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