Southwestern Stuffed Avocados with Lime-Cilantro Crema
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Total Time: 0 hrs 25 mins
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Hands-on Time: 0 hrs 10 mins
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Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon Simply Organic Adobo Seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon Simply Organic Chili Powder
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1/4 teaspoon Simply Organic Black Pepper
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1/4 teaspoon Simply Organic Cayenne Pepper
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2 avocados, cut in half, seed and a small bit of flesh removed
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1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
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1 can (15-oz.) organic black beans, drained and rinsed
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1/2 cup fresh salsa
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1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
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1/3 cup crema Mexicana (can sub Greek yogurt)
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juice and zest of 2 limes
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4 sprigs cilantro leaves, minced
Directions
1. In a medium pot, place 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 17 minutes. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
2. Into bowl of quinoa, add black beans, salsa, adobo seasoning, chili powder, black pepper and olive oil. Stir to combine.
3. Spoon quinoa mixture into center of avocados.
4. Whisk together crema Mexicana, lime juice and zest, and cayenne. Spoon over stuffed avocados, sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
