California Tacos
Description
Crispy tortillas layered with black beans, rice, fresh tomatoes, and avocado are similar to tacos in California and are easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
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2 avocados, chopped
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1 small onion, chopped
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 lime, juiced
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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8 corn tortillas
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1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 cup cooked white rice
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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1 dash green pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
Directions
1
Mix tomatoes, avocados, onion, 1/4 cup cilantro, and garlic together in a bowl. Drizzle lime juice over tomato mixture; toss to coat.
2
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Arrange tortillas, 2 at a time, in hot oil; cook until crisp, about 1 minute per side. Remove tortillas using tongs and repeat with remaining tortillas.
3
Spoon 2 tablespoons black beans and 2 tablespoons cooked rice onto each crisp tortilla; top with tomato mixture. Garnish tacos using remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro and green pepper sauce.