Paleo Avocado Tacos
Bright, fresh, and packed with vibrant flavors, Paleo Avocado Tacos are the ultimate guilt-free indulgence for taco night! This no-cook recipe swaps traditional tortillas for crisp lettuce leaves, creating a low-carb, gluten-free base perfect for the Paleo lifestyle. Creamy mashed avocado mingles with zesty lime, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a kick of jalapeño, all enhanced by aromatic garlic, smoky cumin, and a drizzle of olive oil. With every bite, you’ll enjoy the perfect balance of nutritious ingredients paired with bold spices, making these tacos as satisfying as they are wholesome. Ready in just 20 minutes, these tacos are ideal for quick lunches, light dinners, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole avocados
- 1 whole lime
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 1 whole jalapeño
- 1 clove garlic
- 8 whole lettuce leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
Juice the lime and add it to the avocado. Mash the avocado and lime juice together with a fork until you reach your desired consistency.
Dice the cherry tomatoes and add them to the avocado mixture.
Finely chop the red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño, making sure to remove the seeds from the jalapeño. Add them to the bowl.
Mince the garlic clove and add it to the mixing bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture and add the ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper.
Stir everything together until well combined.
Wash and pat dry the lettuce leaves. These will serve as your taco shells.
Spoon the avocado mixture evenly into each lettuce leaf.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Paleo Avocado Tacos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1713 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.7 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2552 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 196.9 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 94.9 g | 339% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.9 g | ||
| Protein | 78.9 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1856 mg | 143% | |
| Iron | 62.0 mg | 344% | |
| Potassium | 11923 mg | 254% | |
*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.
