Description
Mexican-inspired avocado taco boats merge creamy textures with zesty flavors, creating a fresh dining experience. Protein-packed and simple to prepare, these boats invite diners to enjoy a delightful, nutritious meal that celebrates bold culinary creativity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 avocados
- 1 pound (454 grams) taco meat of your choice (ground beef, chicken, or carnitas)
Toppings and Fillings:
- 2 cups black bean and corn salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Garnish:
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C), preparing a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Season ground beef with a blend of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, cooking until meat is thoroughly browned and crumbled.
- Carefully halve ripe avocados lengthwise, removing the large central pit with a swift motion.
- Gently scoop a small portion of avocado flesh to create a deeper cavity, ensuring enough space for the taco filling.
- Generously fill each avocado half with the seasoned ground beef, distributing the meat evenly.
- Layer a mixture of black beans, sweet corn kernels, diced tomatoes, and finely chopped red onions over the meat.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese across the top of each avocado boat.
- Transfer the prepared avocado boats to the preheated oven and bake for 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese becomes completely melted and slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with a dollop of cool sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, and a light drizzle of lime juice.
- Serve immediately while the cheese is still warm and the avocado remains creamy.
Notes
- Customize your filling by swapping ground beef with shredded chicken, turkey, or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Enhance flavor complexity by mixing homemade taco seasoning with fresh herbs like cilantro or green onions before adding to meat.
- Choose ripe, firm avocados that hold their shape well during baking to prevent structural collapse and maintain appetizing presentation.
- Experiment with diverse cheese varieties such as pepper jack, cotija, or queso fresco to elevate the taste profile of these delectable boats.
- Practice safe avocado halving technique by gently removing pit with a sharp knife and using a spoon to create a slightly deeper cavity for maximum meat filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 680 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg