High-Protein Avocado Taco Bowl
Replace Your Basic Taco With This Protein-Packed Stuffed Avocado
We have found yet another use for the beloved avocado. Our taco addiction has been replaced with the avocado bowl stuffed with taco fillings, and it's delicious. Watch this video to see how to make this simple, low-carb dish, then check out the recipe below. And if you love avocados as much as we do, you should check out our avocado egg rolls.
Avocado Taco Bowl
By Kevin Smith
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ red onion, small dice (about ¾ cup)
¼ bell pepper, small dice (about ¼ cup)
½ pound lean ground turkey
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ can black beans, drained
¼ cup corn
½ cup water
½ cup tomato, small dice
½ cup lettuce, shredded
5 avocados
7 tablespoons low-fat Mexican cheese
Cilantro, for garnish
Directions
- Add oil to a sauté pan and heat to medium high. Add 1/2 cup onion (reserving the rest) and bell pepper; sauté until onions are translucent (2-4 minutes).
- Add turkey, tomato paste, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Sauté until turkey is cooked through (3-5 minutes), stirring frequently.
- Add black beans, corn, and water. Cook until water is mostly evaporated (5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and add tomatoes and lettuce and remaining 1/4 cup onion.
- Halve the avocados, removing the pits. Spoon some of the turkey filling into each one.
- Top with cheese and cilantro.
Information
- Category
- Main Dishes
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Yield
- 10 Servings
- Total Time
- 29 minutes, 59 seconds
