☆Taco Avocado Boats☆ For a healthier, yummier twist on Taco Tuesday, ditch the tortillas and stuff avocado halves with all of your favorite fillings! 🥑 Inspired by an @cleaneatingmag recipe, I tweaked the recipe as follows:

• Avocados, halved & pitted (1 per person)
• 1 lb lean ground beef (can sub turkey or tofu)
• 1/2 c 2% greek yogurt
• 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 Tbsp homemade taco seasoning (recipe on blog)
• 1/2 c diced yellow bell pepper
• 1/4 c diced white onion
• 1/4 c salsa
• chopped cilantro, to preference

1. Halve avocados & remove pits. Scoop out a few spoonfuls of the center to make room for fillings, & set aside.

2. Mash removed avocado with greek yogurt until smooth. Add lime juice & a pinch of salt.

3. Brown ground beef on medium heat. Add taco seasoning & mix well. Add onion & continue to sauté for several minutes.

4. Fill avocado halves with beef filling. Top with salsa, pepper, & avocado-yogurt sauce. Finish with cilantro & enjoy!

☆RD tips☆

• Use grass-fed beef when possible. It is leaner, higher in key nutrients, including antioxidants, vitamins, & beneficial fats (50% more omega-3s!) that’s been linked to improved immunity & anti-inflammatory benefits, as well as less likely to contain some of the bad antibiotic resistant bacteria that may be in conventional beef.
• Slice avocado in a checkerboard design before adding fillings to make easier for kids to scoop.
• Choose mango or pineapple salsas for added flavor.