Aguacate Relleno De Quinoa (quinoa-stuffed Avocado)

Aguacate Relleno de Quinoa, or Quinoa-Stuffed Avocado, is a popular dish in Ecuadorian cuisine that combines the creaminess of avocado with the nuttiness of quinoa. This recipe is a delicious and nutritious option for a light meal or appetizer.

Aguacate Relleno De Quinoa (quinoa-stuffed Avocado)

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits.
  2. In a bowl, mix the cooked quinoa, diced tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spoon the quinoa mixture into the avocado halves.
  4. Serve and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
8g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Knife Cutting board Bowl Spoon

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Quinoa-Stuffed Avocado as an appetizer or alongside a fresh salad for a light and healthy meal.

Tips & tricks

For added flavor, you can sprinkle some crumbled feta cheese or drizzle balsamic glaze on top of the stuffed avocados before serving.

Cost

$8