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Baked Avocado Tacos with Ian’s Original Panko Bread Crumbs

As my god daughter Kate would say “easy, peasy lemon squeezy,” panko baked avocado tacos are luscious and smooth on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside!

Add to that a quickly put together pickled slaw, and spicy salsa!

 

Baked Avocado Tacos with Ian’s Original Panko Bread Crumbs

Baked Avocado Tacos with Ian’s Original Panko Bread Crumbs

Yield: 3-4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 large ripe avocados
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp original, unsweetened almond milk
  • 3/4 cup Ian’s original panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp My Sage Gourmet Herbs de Provence or sea salt
  • A few twists of Freshly grounded pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin (grind fresh if you can for extra delish)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 6-8 corn tortillas
  • Freshly squeezed Lime juice (plus extra cut lime for garnish)
  • Handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Your choice of salsa
  • 1/2- cup cooked, drained black beans
  • QUICK PICKLED SLAW FOR GARNISH:
  • 1 Cup very finely shredded purple and/or green cabbage
  • 2 radishes, shredded, quick pickled with 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar,
  • 1 Teaspoon of fine baking sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon cilantro or parsley finely chopped, and pinch of sea salt and pepper

Instructions

For the Pickled Slaw:

  1. Mix 1 Cup very finely shredded purple and/or green cabbage, 2 radishes, shredded, quick pickled with 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 Teaspoon of fine baking sugar, 1 Tablespoon cilantro or parsley finely chopped, and pinch of sea salt and pepper)
  2. Let sit 5-15 minutes to infuse, the longer the better. Ok to make a day ahead if you have the time. Place in refrigerator till ready to use.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  3. In a small bowl whisk almond milk, a squeeze of lime and oil together
  4. On a small plate, blend together panko bread crumbs, herbs, pepper, cumin and garlic powder.
 Cut avocados in half and carefully remove pits with a large knife.
Take a metal spoon (tablespoon size) and gently remove the skins of your avocados
  5. One half at a time, place peeled avocado on a cutting board flat side (pit side) up.
  6. Cut into 3 equal parts. Each avocado should yield 6 pieces.
  7. Dip avocados first into almond/lime/oil mixture, then into the panko/spices mixture,
 turning gently, Place on the foil-lined baking sheet and repeat until all avocados are coated.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned on the exterior.
  9. While avocados are baking:, warm rinsed beans over low heat and heat tortillas, wrapping with a clean kitchen towel
  10. When avocados are done baking, remove from oven and immediately assemble tacos.
  11. Get creative with your toppings. I like mine as is with a bit of pickled slaw. My hubby likes to add a bit of salsa to his.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 3 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 681Total Fat: 37gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 29gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 639mgCarbohydrates: 80gFiber: 20gSugar: 11gProtein: 14g

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This recipe has been around the foodie block a few times. I want to give a shout out the following for inspiration and adaptations from their versions which are truly delightful.

* Many snippets from The Minimalist Baker
* Inspired by the fried avocado tacos at Port Fonda
* Loosely adapted from Peta

For more delicious reasons why avocados are the best fat around, read my article, I Love Fat