I know what you’re thinking.

Avocados: Do they get any better?

Answer: Yes. Yes, they do.

How? When you roll them in spicy panko bread crumbs and bake them to crispy perfection.

THAT’S HOW.

Let’s do this.

Origins of Tacos

Who exactly invented the taco? It’s still a bit of a mystery! But a professor who has spent much time researching the topic theorizes that tacos were invented by Mexican silver miners in the 18th century. (source)

Tacos became popular throughout Mexico and were introduced to the US by Mexican immigrants in the 19th century. Authentic Mexican tacos tend to have simple ingredients such as corn tortillas, meat, lettuce, a small amount of cheese, and lime. (source)

These certainly aren’t authentic, but they are inspired by the minimalist concept!

Avocado Tacos

One of my favorite things about Mexican food is the guacamole. But lately, I’ve been branching out and putting avocados atop sweet potatoes, toast, burgers, and more recently, panko-breading them!

This genius concept was inspired by the panko avocado tacos at Port Fonda – my last meal in Kansas City! It was so memorable I knew I had to recreate them at home.

Once seasoned and breaded, the avocados take 10 minutes to bake, giving you the perfect amount of time to prep your taco ingredients. I went simple:

Cilantro

Hot sauce

& Quick-pickled radish

But you could also add beans, salsa, tomato, onion, or whatever else you fancy. That’s the beauty of tacos, no?

I think you guys are going to love these tacos! They’re

Quick

Satisfying

At-home gourmet

Creamy on the inside

Crunchy on the outside

Flavorful

Delicious

& Nutrient-rich

These would make an excellent new take on Mexican night, or served as is with salsa for more of a “chip and dip” situation. You really can’t go wrong with these buttery, crispy dream boats. I’m in love.

If you try this recipe, please let us know! Take a picture and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram so we can see! It seriously makes our day. Cheers, friends!