Loading...Avocados are practically green edible bowls, waiting to be filled with all sorts of deliciousness. During the heat wave of the Summer season, having a cool and refreshing meatless lunch is always a nice change of pace. A little spicy, a little tangy, cool, creamy, crunchy…this is one flavor packed recipe you need to try!
Quinoa Stuffed Avocados
Total Time:
25min
Cook Time:
20min
Prep Time:
5min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
210
Calories
17
g
Total Fat
6
g
Dietary Fiber
3
g
Protein
14
g
Total Carbs
Ingredients
Serves: 4| 1/2 | cup | rainbow quinoa |
| 1 | cup | water |
| 2 | ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded, peeled and halved | |
| 3 | cups | romaine lettuce, chopped |
| 2 | Tbsp. | sriracha mayonnaise |
| 2 | Tbsp. | creamy balsamic vinaigrette |
| 1/2 | red bell pepper, diced | |
| 1/8 | tsp. | salt, or to taste |
| 1/8 | tsp. | pepper, or to taste |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain. Add quinoa and 1 cup water to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff quinoa with fork.
- Arrange the halved avocados on two plates filled with the romaine lettuce. Fill each avocado with the quinoa.
- Drizzle the top of each avocado with the sriracha mayo and creamy balsamic vinaigrette. Top with a sprinkle of the diced red bell pepper and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving Suggestion: Serve on a bed of lettuce and make it a big salad.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 210
Total Fat 17 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Unsaturated Fat 11 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 mg
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Protein 3 g
Total Carbs 14 g
Cholesterol 10 mg
Sodium 200 mg
Potassium 420 mg
Total Sugar 2 g
Vitamin A 75 mcg; Vitamin C 32 mg; Calcium 24 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 77 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 50%; Calcium 2%; Iron 6 %; Vitamin D 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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