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.
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
- Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits.
- In a bowl, mix the cooked quinoa, diced tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the quinoa mixture into the avocado halves.
- 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