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Quinoa stuffed avocado with sauteed mushrooms
Serves 2
Preparation time
less than 30 mins
Cooking time
less than 10 mins
Ingredients
For the avocado:2 avocados, halved and stonedFor the stuffing:150g/6oz quinoa15ml/1 tbsp olive oil2 plum tomatoes, de-seeded and finely diced2 spring onions, finely chopped½ orange, peeled and finely chopped25g/1oz fresh basil leaves, torn½ lime, juice ofa pinch of salt For the mushrooms:150g/6oz closed cup mushrooms, brushed and quartered 20ml/4 tsp olive oilsaltfreshly ground black pepper
Method
1. Cook the quinoa as per the packet instructions, with the oil and salt.2. In a small saute pan, heat the oil for the mushrooms.3. Saute the mushrooms for 4-5 minutes. Season.4. Drain the quinoa of any excess liquid, and then transfer the quinoa to a medium bowl.5. Stir the remaining stuffing ingredients into the cooked quinoa.6. Peel the avocado halves and slice a small piece off the rounded edge of each avocado half to enable them to sit flat on a plate. 7. Divide the stuffing mixture into four, and then spoon each portion into one half of an avocado.8. Ser two 2 stuffed avocado halves with a portion of sauteéd mushrooms.
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