Spicy Avocado Lime Crema Tacos
Spicy Avocado Lime Crema Tacos
Ingredients
For the Spicy Avocado Lime Crema
- 2 Ripe Avocados, pitted and scooped
- 1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 Jalapeño Pepper, seeded and minced (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Water, (or more, to reach desired consistency)
For the Taco Filling
- 1 pound Ground Chicken or Turkey
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1/2 Onion, medium, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
For Serving
- 8 Corn Tortillas, warmed
- 2 cups Shredded Lettuce
- 1 cup Diced Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Cotija Cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Spicy Avocado Lime Crema: In a blender or food processor, combine the scooped avocado, lime juice, minced jalapeño, cilantro, minced garlic, salt, and 2 tablespoons of water. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more water a tablespoon at a time if needed to reach your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Cook the Taco Filling: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the ground chicken or turkey and break it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350
- 3
Season the Meat: Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring to coat the meat evenly with the spices. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Assemble the Tacos: Warm the corn tortillas according to package directions. Spoon the seasoned meat filling into each warm tortilla. Top generously with the spicy avocado lime crema, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and crumbled cotija cheese (if using).
⏱️ 5 min
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Spicy Avocado Lime Crema Tacos
Ingredients
For the Spicy Avocado Lime Crema
- 2 Ripe Avocados, pitted and scooped
- 1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 Jalapeño Pepper, seeded and minced (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Water, (or more, to reach desired consistency)
For the Taco Filling
- 1 pound Ground Chicken or Turkey
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1/2 Onion, medium, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
For Serving
- 8 Corn Tortillas, warmed
- 2 cups Shredded Lettuce
- 1 cup Diced Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Cotija Cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Spicy Avocado Lime Crema: In a blender or food processor, combine the scooped avocado, lime juice, minced jalapeño, cilantro, minced garlic, salt, and 2 tablespoons of water. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more water a tablespoon at a time if needed to reach your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Cook the Taco Filling: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the ground chicken or turkey and break it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350 - 3
Season the Meat: Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring to coat the meat evenly with the spices. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Assemble the Tacos: Warm the corn tortillas according to package directions. Spoon the seasoned meat filling into each warm tortilla. Top generously with the spicy avocado lime crema, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and crumbled cotija cheese (if using).
⏱️ 5 min