Taco-Stuffed Avocados: A Delicious and Nutritious Meal
A healthy and delicious twist on tacos, using creamy avocados as edible bowls filled with seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, and melted cheese. Perfect for a low-carb or keto-friendly meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings (4 stuffed avocado halves) 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 1/2 lb (225g) lean ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: jalapeños, red onion, black beans, corn
Instructions
- Prepare the avocados: Cut in half, remove pits, and scoop out a little flesh to create more space for filling.
- Cook the meat: Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and 2 tbsp water. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Assemble: Spoon the taco meat into each avocado half.
- Top: Add shredded cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, and salt & pepper.
- Serve immediately while avocados are fresh and cheese is slightly melted.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use black beans or lentils instead of meat.
- Best eaten fresh—avocados may brown if stored for too long.
- Spice level can be adjusted with extra jalapeños or hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed avocado half
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/taco-stuffed-avocados-recipe/
