Friday, March 18, 2011

Black Bean & Guacamole Tacos

I am not a big meat eater.  In fact, I'm pretty picky about which meats I'll eat and which I won't.  I also like to eat meat free occasionally.  This is one meal where my whole family comes away happy.  I have never measured any of this out, I just kinda eye-ball what I think we are going to need.


Black Bean and Guacamole Tacos
Guacamole (either homemade or store bought)
1 tomato chopped
lettuce shredded
black beans
shredded cheese
corn tortillas
oil for frying tortilla (About1/2 cup I think)

Heat oil in a skillet on the stove over medium heat.  When oil is hot cook tortillas one at a time for only a few seconds on each side.  Drain on paper towels (or if you are like me and can never find them, old newspapers work well, too).  Take a tortilla, smear guacamole on half of it, add other toppings, and fold in half.  Eat!

Verdict:  My sweet husband is the only one who hasn't had these since he has been gone everytime I've made them, but the kids will eat multiple tacos, which I see as a good sign.  None of my kids seem to miss having meat on their tacos and they will usually eat them with the lettuce and tomato on them also.  I can barely get them to eat a green salad, but put it in a taco shell and it is all good.  I'm sure you could add salsa or olives or anything else to them, but we like the blend of flavors just like this.

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