Quinoa & Black Bean Stuffed Avocados: A Healthy Delight!
Quinoa & Black Bean Stuffed Avocados are a nutritious and delicious dish that combines the creaminess of avocados with the protein-packed goodness of quinoa and black beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit.
- In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Scoop the quinoa and black bean mixture into the avocado halves.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding diced jalapeños or corn.
- This dish can be served as a main course or a side dish.
- Leftover filling can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed avocado half
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg