Stuffed Avocado with Quinoa and Black Beans

Elevate your mealtime game with this vibrant and nourishing Stuffed Avocado with Quinoa and Black Beans recipe, a perfect fusion of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Creamy avocados are halved and filled to the brim with a satisfying mix of protein-packed quinoa, hearty black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lime-cilantro dressing. This quick and easy recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time, making it a fantastic choice for busy weeknights, an enticing appetizer, or a light yet filling main. Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, this dish is as nutritious as it is visually stunning—ideal for a fresh, colorful addition to any table.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 whole Avocados
• 1 cup Cooked quinoa
• 1 cup Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 whole Lime, juiced
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the quinoa according to package instructions if not already cooked. Allow to cool to room temperature.

Step 2

Slice the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop out a bit of the flesh to create a larger cavity for the filling, and roughly chop the removed flesh. Set it aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro.

Step 4

Add the chopped avocado to the quinoa mixture.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients well.

Step 7

Spoon the quinoa and black bean mixture into each avocado half, mounding it slightly.

Step 8

Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving for a chilled option.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1158.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1397.1

Total Fat 91.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1679.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 127.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.6g	0%
Total Sugars 11.2g
Protein 33.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 220.9mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 3432.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.2%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 34.8%