Vegan Stuffed Avocado with Quinoa and Black Beans

Elevate your plant-based meals with these vibrant Vegan Stuffed Avocados with Quinoa and Black Beans—a nutrient-packed recipe that's both delicious and visually stunning. Creamy ripe avocados are halved and generously filled with a zesty quinoa and black bean mixture, bursting with the flavors of fresh cilantro, smoky paprika, and tangy lime juice. Juicy cherry tomatoes and optional jalapeño add pops of freshness and heat, making this dish the perfect balance of savory and refreshing. Ready in just 30 minutes, this gluten-free and protein-rich recipe is ideal as a light lunch, appetizer, or impressive dinner party starter. Healthy, easy, and irresistibly satisfying, these stuffed avocados are sure to become a staple in your vegan recipe collection!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 whole ripe avocados
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup cooked black beans
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 whole jalapeño (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh sieve. Add the quinoa and 2 cups of water to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 2

While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the filling ingredients. Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely chop the cilantro and jalapeño (if using).

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 4

Cut the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits. Scoop out a small amount of the flesh to create a slightly larger cavity for the filling. Set the scooped avocado flesh aside (you can dice it and mix it into the quinoa filling if desired).

Step 5

Fill each avocado half with the quinoa and black bean mixture, pressing gently to pack the filling in.

Step 6

Serve immediately as a light meal or appetizer. For extra garnish, sprinkle with additional cilantro or a squeeze of lime juice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1380.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1457.6

Total Fat 71.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1823.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 169.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.3g	0%
Total Sugars 6.8g
Protein 47.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 179.1mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 2692.0mg	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: 42.6%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 44.9%