A creative twist on the traditional Mexican taco. This festive dish features Fresh California Avocados — perfect for Cinco de Mayo.
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Loading... Crispy California Avocado Tacos-Gluten Free
Total Time: 10 min
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information
per serving
Calories
560
Total Fat
35g
Saturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
460mg
Total Carbs
53g
Dietary Fiber
10g
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
14g
Potassium
700mg
Vitamin A 2064 IU; Vitamin C 72 mg; Calcium 256 mg; Iron 5 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 116 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.2 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 40%; Vitamin C 120%; Calcium 25%; Iron 30%
*The % Daily Value (DV) 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.
Serves: 4
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Ingredients
2 1/2 Tbsp. rice flour 1/3 cup water 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup quinoa 1/3 cup poppy seeds 1/3 cup sesame seeds As needed Rice flour, for dusting 1 ripe, firm, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices As needed Salt, to taste As needed Vegetable oil, for frying 8 (4-inch) corn tortillas, warmed 4 romaine lettuce leaves, torn in half 1 cup Corn Relish (see make-ahead recipe below) 8 cilantro sprigs for garnish Corn Relish 4 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil 2 cups fresh corn kernels As needed Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice 3 green onions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced 1 canned chipotle chile, seeded, if desired, and minced 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegarInstructions
- Combine rice flour, water, cumin, salt and pepper to make a batter.
- In a separate bowl, combine quinoa, poppy seeds and sesame seeds.
- Place rice flour for dusting into a third bowl.
- Season avocado liberally with salt.
- To coat avocado, dust wedges with rice flour, shaking off all excess. Dip floured wedges into batter to coat lightly and then roll each wedge in the seed mixture, pressing gently to form a complete crust. Place seeded avocados on a plate in the freezer for 20 minutes before frying.
- Heat 1 to 2 inches of vegetable oil to 375° F in a small pot. In batches, fry the coated avocado wedges in the hot oil until seeds are golden and crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes, and then transfer to a rack to drain.
- To assemble the tacos, place a piece of lettuce in the center of each warm tortilla and top with a crispy avocado wedge, a generous spoonful of Corn Relish and a cilantro sprig. Serve immediately.
Corn Relish
- Heat half of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté corn with salt and pepper, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a mixing bowl and set aside to cool.
- Add remaining ingredients and let sit 20 minutes to blend the flavors. Serve at room temperature.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
Did You Know?
There are hundreds of avocado varieties grown in California, and to avoid injury you should never cut an avocado while holding it your hand.
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
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