Loading...Nutty quinoa and tart lemon pair well with creamy California Avocado in this super-easy stuffed avocado recipe. Zero cholesterol, low-sodium, an excellent source of vitamin C and fiber (24% DV). Enjoy!
Quinoa Stuffed Grilled California Avocados
Total Time:
10min
Cook Time:
2min
Prep Time:
8min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
170
Calories
12
g
Total Fat
15
g
Total Carbs
3
g
Protein
85
mg
Sodium
Ingredients
Serves:
2
| 1 | ripe, Fresh California Avocado, halved, peeled and seeded* | |
| 2 | tsp. | lemon juice, fresh, or more to taste |
| 1 | tsp. | olive oil |
| 1/3 | cup | quinoa, cooked, warm |
| 1/4 | tsp. | lemon zest |
| Basil, to taste | ||
| Sea salt, to taste | ||
| 4 | grape tomatoes, small, halved |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Sprinkle avocado halves with a little of the lemon juice, then brush them with the oil. Place cut side down on the hot grill just until grill marks appear, about 2 minutes. Remove and place on serving plates.
- Combine quinoa, lemon juice and zest.
- Cut basil into chiffonade strips and stir into quinoa. Season with sea salt to taste.
- Fold the tomatoes into the quinoa.
- Mound the quinoa mix into the grilled avocado halves. Garnish with a basil leaf if desired and serve.
Serving Suggestion: Other whole grains such as barley and bulgur, as well as legumes such as lentils also make great fillings for California Avocado halves.
Beverage Pairing: Chardonnay.
*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 170
Total Fat 12 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5 g
Total Carbs 15 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugar 2 g
Protein 3 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 85 mg
Potassium 510 mg
(Nutrition information is without optional ingredients)
Vitamin A 397 IU; Vitamin C 15 mg; Calcium 19 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 81 mcg;
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 25%; 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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