Heart-Healthy Stuffed Avocado with Quinoa and Black Beans
Elevate your healthy eating game with this vibrant Heart-Healthy Stuffed Avocado with Quinoa and Black Beans! Packed with nutritious ingredients like creamy avocados, protein-rich quinoa, fiber-filled black beans, and zesty lime juice, this recipe is perfect for a quick, wholesome meal. Fresh cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fragrant cilantro add bursts of flavor and color, while a sprinkle of cumin and splash of olive oil tie it all together with irresistible flair. Ready in just 15 minutes and entirely no-cook, this dish makes clean eating effortless and delicious. Serve these stuffed avocado halves as a satisfying light lunch or an elegant appetizer, and personalize with a spicy garnish like jalapeños or hot sauce for an extra kick! It's a heart-healthy delight filled with plant-based goodness that will keep your taste buds and body happy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 Large ripe avocados
- 1 cup Cooked quinoa
- 1 cup Black beans (cooked, rinsed, and drained if canned)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely diced)
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 Lime (juiced)
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- Optional garnish: sliced jalapeño or hot sauce
Instructions
Cut each avocado in half lengthwise and carefully remove the pit. Scoop out about one-third of the flesh from each half to create a larger cavity for stuffing. Set the scooped-out avocado flesh aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
Chop the reserved avocado flesh into small pieces and add it to the mixture.
Drizzle the mixture with freshly squeezed lime juice and olive oil. Sprinkle with ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste the filling and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Spoon the quinoa and black bean mixture evenly into the hollowed-out avocado halves, gently pressing the filling in to pack it tightly.
If desired, garnish with sliced jalapeño or a drizzle of hot sauce for extra flavor and spice.
Serve immediately as a light meal or a hearty side dish. Enjoy your heart-healthy stuffed avocado!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1271 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.0 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 699 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.9 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.9 g | 178% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 33.3 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 3483 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
