Low Carb Guacamole Tacos
Savor the fresh, vibrant flavors of "Low Carb Guacamole Tacos," a guilt-free twist on traditional tacos that's perfect for healthy eating enthusiasts. This quick and easy recipe swaps carb-heavy tortillas for crisp Romaine lettuce leaves, creating a light and refreshing base for creamy homemade guacamole, juicy cherry tomatoes, and your choice of shredded chicken or shrimp. Packed with nutrient-rich avocados, zesty lime juice, and a touch of spice from jalapeño peppers, these tacos deliver a balanced blend of bold flavors without compromising your low-carb goals. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a casual party platter, these tacos are a satisfying, gluten-free delight that everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large avocados
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 0.5 small red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 8 Romaine lettuce leaves
- 8 cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken or shrimp
Instructions
Halve and pit the avocados. Scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and add to the avocado.
Dice the half red onion and jalapeño pepper (remove seeds for less heat) and add them to the bowl.
Add the fresh lime juice, salt, and black pepper to the avocado mixture.
Mash everything together using a fork until you reach your desired guacamole consistency.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside for taco assembly.
Lay out the Romaine lettuce leaves for taco shells on a large serving platter.
Place a generous spoonful of guacamole onto each lettuce leaf.
Top each with cherry tomato halves and a portion of shredded chicken or shrimp.
Serve immediately and enjoy your low carb guacamole tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2002 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.9 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.8 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 389 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 1638 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.0 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 57.9 g | 207% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.6 g | ||
| Protein | 168.7 g | 337% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 321 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 7340 mg | 156% | |
*The % Daily Value 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.
