Vegan Stuffed Avocado

Vegan Stuffed Avocado is a deliciously creamy and nutritious lunch option, featuring ripe avocados filled with a savory mix of quinoa, black beans, and fresh vegetables. This dish is not only satisfying but also packed with flavors and textures that make it a delightful meal for any vegan palate.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe avocados - halved and pitted
• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup canned black beans - rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes - diced
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper - diced
• 1/4 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
• 2 tablespoons red onion - finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro - chopped
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, diced tomatoes, red bell pepper, corn, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and cumin. Mix well to combine.
2. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Carefully scoop some of the flesh out of each avocado half, creating a small well for the stuffing. You can chop the scooped avocado and add it to the quinoa mixture if desired.
4. Spoon the quinoa and black bean mixture generously into each avocado half.
5. Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from avocados, promoting heart health.
• High in fiber from quinoa and black beans, aiding digestion.

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