How many ways are there to stuff an avocado? It may seem like a simple question, but there are more ways than you ever thought possible. Some of you are probably thinking that avocados are great on their own and they don’t need to be stuffed.
While that’s true, stuffing them only makes the experience that much better—so why not do it? The following recipes are simple, healthy, and so delicious, you may never eat anything else again.
The Year Of Pulses
The United Nations labeled 2016 as the year of pulses. Pulses are food items that grow in pods, like lentils, peas, and beans. Let’s continue the celebration in 2017 with chickpea stuffed avocados.
Mixing together chickpeas, tamari, and grated carrot gives you a vibrant, refreshing salad that complements the buttery avocado texture oh so nicely.
Chickpeas out of a can are perfectly acceptable, but if you want to get the maximum health benefit from these tasty pulses, then look for the sprouted variety. If you’re really adventurous, you can sprout them yourself—but that’s a story for another day.
Who Needs Tacos When You Have This?
We can all agree that tacos are the culinary gift of the gods, but what if we cut out the middleman and ditched the tortilla altogether? By stuffing your avocados with black beans and chicken and topping them with cheese, onions and hot sauce, you get all the best parts of tacos in one bite.
For those looking to shed some pounds, ditching that tortilla is a great way to lose some extra calories. Taco purists may hate the sound of this but give it a try and see for yourself just how delicious this is.
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When Healthy Fats Collide
If you’re caught up on your nutritional trends, then you know that salmon and avocados are both overflowing with healthy fats. It’s only logical to combine the two together in one compact meal.
Start by taking some salmon. Then mix it with lemon and sour cream (mayo or Greek yogurt also works) until you have a salad-like consistency. Stuff it into your avocados and top with some fresh dill for added deliciousness.
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A Vegan’s Dream
Vegans are well aware of avocados, but there are ways to make them even more vegan—beyond vegan, even.
Start by marinating tofu and broccoli in a spicy mustard sauce. When done, char them up on the grill along with avocado. Upon finishing, stuff the grilled avocado with grilled tofu and broccoli for a nutritious next-level vegan treat.
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Better Than Pizza?
Not many foods are better than pizza, right? Still, these Caprese-style stuffed avocados surely put up a good fight. Put together a tomato and fresh mozzarella salad ahead of time and keep it refrigerated. When it’s time to serve, stuff the mixture inside your avocados and drizzle with a sweet balsamic reduction.
For a couple of minutes, you’ll forget pizza even existed.
