AVOCADOS STUFFED WITH QUINOA, CORN AND TOMATO

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From the Vegetarian Passport Cookbook, this recipe is another delicious way to add quinoa to your diet.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 avocados
1 cup cooked quinoa or 1 cup amaranth
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 dash cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons cooked corn
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • In a frying pan, saute the chopped onion in the olive oil on medium-low heat until the onion is translucent.
  • Carefully cut the avocados in half lengthwise.
  • Use a sharp knife to remove the pit and pulp, keeping the shells intact and discard the pits.
  • Chop the flesh and combine with the other ingredients, including the cooked onion.
  • Fill avocado halves with filling and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.7, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 13.9, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 4.9

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