Cheesy Black Bean & Quinoa Stuffed Avocados

These Cheesy Black Bean & Quinoa Stuffed Avocados are a healthy and delicious snack! It makes a great side dish or even breakfast.

Course Snack

Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Healthy, Quinoa

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Total Time 22

Servings

Calories 262kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

2 avocados
¼ cup black beans
¼ cup cooked quinoa
¼ cup corn organic
¼ cup red bell pepper
2 scallions minced
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder optional
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lime juice
¼ cup cheddar cheese or Daiya
¼ cup gluten free breadcrumbs see below

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a small bowl combine black beans, quinoa, corn, red pepper and scallions. Sprinkle with salt, chili powder and chipotle chili powder and stir until combined. Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice and stir.
Halve and pit avocados. Score avocados, being careful not to cut the skin. Remove flesh and add to bowl. Stir well, lightly mashing as you go.
Divide mixture between avocados. Top with cheese and breadcrumbs.
Cook for 10 to 12 minutes and serve warm.

Notes

To make breadcrumbs, put Udi's Gluten free bread in your food processor. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Process into breadcrumbs. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and cook for 5 minutes. Turn oven off and allow to sit for 30 minutes in the oven. Store leftovers in the freezer.

Servings 4, Calories 227, Fat 16.9g, Carbohydrates 17.5g, Protein 7.1g, Cholesterol 7mg, Sodium 311mg, Potassium 596mg, Fiber 10g, Sugars 2.2g

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