Mediterranean Diet Stuffed Avocado with Quinoa and Black Beans
Elevate your healthy-eating game with this Mediterranean Diet Stuffed Avocado featuring quinoa, black beans, and a medley of fresh vegetables! This vibrant, nutrient-packed recipe combines creamy avocados with protein-rich quinoa and black beans, infused with zesty flavors from a cumin-spiked lemon olive oil dressing. Cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley add bright pops of freshness and texture, while the fluffy quinoa and mashed avocado create a luscious, satisfying bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is perfect as a light lunch, appetizer, or side, and effortlessly fits into a Mediterranean-inspired lifestyle. Whether you're looking to impress at your next gathering or enjoy a wholesome plant-based meal, this stuffed avocado recipe is a must-try delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Avocados
- 1 cup Cooked quinoa
- 1 cup Canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 cup Cucumber (diced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Cut the avocados in half lengthwise and carefully remove the pits. Scoop out a small portion of the flesh from each half to create a slightly larger cavity for stuffing. Set aside the scooped-out avocado flesh in a small bowl, mash lightly, and save for later use.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss well to coat evenly.
Gently fold in the mashed avocado flesh to the mixture for added creaminess.
Spoon the quinoa and black bean mixture into the hollows of the avocado halves, mounding it slightly for a generous filling.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1404 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.4 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1700 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.2 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.8 g | 178% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 34.5 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 3575 mg | 76% | |
*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.
