Holy Guacamole! Taco Tuesdays Need This Upgrade
Holy Guacamole! Taco Tuesdays Need This Upgrade
It comes every week like clockwork: Taco Tuesday. Although the best taco filling is up for debate, nearly everyone can agree on one thing: guacamole. The avocado packs a heart-healthy punch, perfect for American Heart Month. This modified recipe from True Food Kitchen adds kale to increase its fiber.Nearly a decade ago, restauranteur Sam Fox opened the first True Food Kitchen in Phoenix. The restaurant’s menu highlights wholesome, simple ingredients with hassle-free preparations to emphasize the natural health benefits and flavors of each ingredient that goes into every dish. The food-forward menu offers an array of delicious vegan, vegetarian, and even gluten-free options. Today, the restaurant has 16 locations - the newest in Walnut Creek, California, and Chicago - with no plans to stop expanding.
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup kale, blanched and chopped
- 1/3 cup poblano peppers, roasted and peeled, seeds removed
- 4 avocados, lightly smashed
- 1/8 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/8 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/3 cup grapefruit segments
- 1/3 cup orange segments
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Directions
- Remove stem from kale and blanch leaves in boiling, lightly salted water until tender, approximately 45 seconds.
- Shock in ice water until chilled, squeeze dry, finely mince, and set aside
- Roast the poblano peppers until charred on all sides, peel skin, remove seeds, finely mince, and set aside in a large bowl.
- Lightly smash avocado.
- Mix in blanched kale, poblano, cilantro, onions, citrus, and salt until well incorporated.
- Serve with pita chips and enjoy!