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\nThis dish is easy to make and requires basic assembly of several key ingredients. Try it at home!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ingredients<\/p>\n

4 pieces corn tortillas<\/p>\n

1 cup cooked pinto or black beans, ready made from can or home-cooked<\/p>\n

1 medium-large ripe avocado, seeded and diced into small chunks<\/p>\n

1 medium tomato, diced<\/p>\n

1 small-medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced<\/p>\n

1 small bunch fresh cilantro, washed and chopped<\/p>\n

Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/p>\n

Optional chili pepper sauce, to taste<\/p>\n

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\nInstructions<\/p>\n

First steam the tortillas for 30 seconds to soften slightly; or place on a heating pan to warm and soften. Remove<\/p>\n

and place each piece on its own plate.<\/p>\n

To assemble, first scoop 1\/4 cup of beans onto each tortilla.<\/p>\n

Then scoop 1\/4 portion of avocado onto over the beans.<\/p>\n

Then scoop 1\/4 portion of diced tomatoes over the avocado.<\/p>\n

Then scoop 1\/4 portion of diced bell pepper onto the tomatoes.<\/p>\n

Sprinkle over each taco with small amounts of salt and optional black pepper.<\/p>\n

Garnish each taco with chopped cilantro.<\/p>\n

Have handy your favorite chili pepper sauce for extra kick!<\/p>\n

Plate 2 tacos per person. Serve with baked or fried tortilla chips.<\/p>\n

Makes 4 tacos, for 2 people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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