3 avocados
1/2 cup quinoa
1/3 cup diced tomatoes
1/3 cup cucumber
1/4 cup orange segments
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup Italian Parsley leaves
1/4 cup mint leaves
1 clove garlic
2 tbsps lemon juice
1 tbsp champagne vinegar
Sea salt
Ground black pepper
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1. Into a medium sized sauce pan filled with boiling water, cook the quinoa for 10 minutes until it becomes tender. Drain into a fine sieve and then rinse using cold water, leaving it to dry.
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2. Into a small bowl place the lemon juice, smashed garlic, vinegar and the salt. Leave this to sit for 30 minutes-1 hour and then stir occasionally. Remove the garlic and then whisk in the olive oil.
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3. Use oil to brush the avocados and place them onto a hot griddle pan. Ensure they are cut side down, griddle them until they are charred and then remove.
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4. Mix all of the ingredients into a medium sized mixing bowl and toss well. Season with some salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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5. Fill the avocados with the quinoa salad mixture and serve.
CategoryDinner
Ingredients
3 avocados
1/2 cup quinoa
1/3 cup diced tomatoes
1/3 cup cucumber
1/4 cup orange segments
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup Italian Parsley leaves
1/4 cup mint leaves
1 clove garlic
2 tbsps lemon juice
1 tbsp champagne vinegar
Sea salt
Ground black pepper