Guaco-Tacos Recipe
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Guaco-Tacos

By: Amanda 
"Guacamole, beans, and homemade salsa combine to make a light, flavorful alternative to traditional tacos."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (24)

What to Drink?

Beer Beer
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained, rinsed, patted dry
  • 2 roma tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 onion, chopped, divided
  • 1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 jalapeno pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 avocados, halved with pits removed
  • 12 (6 inch) whole wheat tortillas
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups torn romaine lettuce

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Combine the canned tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, 1/2 of the onion, garlic, cilantro, and jalapeno in a food processor. Chop roughly; do not puree.
  3. Combine the pulp of the avocados and the remaining onion in a large bowl. Mash until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Spread tortillas in a single layer on baking sheet. Place in oven until warm, about 5 minutes. Spread tortillas with guacamole. Top with beans, salsa, and lettuce.

Footnotes

  • Cook's Note:
  • Substitute black beans for the kidney beans, if you prefer.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 455 | Total Fat: 21.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2009 by veggiegreengirl   view full review
Fantastic summer tacos. I added seasoning to the beans (I used black), which included cumin,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2009 by ladybuggs5224   view full review
These are good stuff though I made a few changes. Made them in less than 30 mins when I got...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2009 by Weezie   view full review
These were very good, and easy. You can warm tortillas in the microwave if you don't want to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2009 by catcash11282008   view full review
I made this one evening for my family and my vegetarian neighbor, and they are still talking...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by truedrue Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
We love this recipe. We are trying to build a collection of vegetarian meals, and this one is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2009 by Whitney Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is almost exactly how I have made tacos before. I love guacamole(some of us do live in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2011 by CookinBug Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
So good!!! I loved this and will make often. I only used fresh tomato, just out of preference....
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2012 by Alex Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I thought this was going to be a yummy easy meatless meal but I was disappointed. It was easy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2011 by archie8kitty   view full review
These were fabulous and filling! I cheated and bought a Mrs. Renfro's salsa, but I still...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2010 by JoshA   view full review
This was great! I didn't use jalapeno (didn't have any on hand) and it still turned out...

 

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