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Fresh Taco Stuffed Avocado Boats

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These fresh taco stuffed avocado boats combine creamy avocado with seasoned taco filling and fresh toppings for a quick, easy, and customizable meal or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ripe avocados
  • 1 lime (for juice)
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey (lean)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • ½ cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup fresh corn kernels (thawed if frozen)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese (optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt for topping

Instructions

  1. Cut each avocado in half lengthwise and remove the pit carefully. Scoop out some flesh from the center of each half to create a boat wide enough to hold the taco filling, leaving enough avocado around the edges to keep them sturdy. Set aside scooped avocado flesh for later use. Immediately squeeze lime juice over the avocado halves to prevent browning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add ground beef or turkey to the skillet. Break apart with a wooden spoon and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper over the meat. Stir well to coat evenly and cook for another 2 minutes to infuse spices. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Spoon warm taco filling generously into each avocado half. Top with your choice of diced cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn kernels, cilantro, cheese, green onions, jalapeño, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  6. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast between creamy avocado, warm filling, and fresh toppings.

Notes

Use ripe California Hass avocados for best texture and flavor. Prepare taco filling a day ahead and reheat gently to save time. Avoid reheating stuffed avocado boats to prevent mushiness. Lime juice prevents avocado browning. Customize toppings to taste. For vegetarian version, substitute meat with spiced lentils, black beans, or mushrooms.

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