Grilled Avocado Halves With Cumin-Spiced Quinoa And Black Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Avocado Halves With Cumin-Spiced Quinoa And Black Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the grilled avocados:; 3 avocados; 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 lemons, juiced; Salt and pepper, to taste; For the cumin-spiced quinoa and black bean salad:; 1 cup dry quinoa; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons maple syrup; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; black pepper, to taste; 1 cup diced cucumber; 1 cup diced red bell pepper (or substitute cherry tomatoes); 1/2 cup raw corn kernels (from about 1 ear); 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans (or 1 can beans, rinsed); 10 to 15 basil leaves, cut in a chiffonade; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra for garnish

Servings: persons

For the grilled avocados:
3 avocados
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lemons, juiced
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the cumin-spiced quinoa and black bean salad:
1 cup dry quinoa
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper, to taste
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup diced red bell pepper (or substitute cherry tomatoes)
1/2 cup raw corn kernels (from about 1 ear)
1 1/2 cups cooked black beans (or 1 can beans, rinsed)
10 to 15 basil leaves, cut in a chiffonade
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra for garnish

1
Lightly oil your grill or grill pan and set over medium heat.
2
Rinse the quinoa through a fine sieve for about a minute. Place quinoa in a medium sized pot with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring the water to boil, then reduce it to a simmer. Cover the quinoa and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and allow it to rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
3
While the quinoa cooks, cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Brush the avocados lightly with olive oil and drizzle with lemon juice. Sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Place the avocados, cut side down, on the grill. Allow them to cook for 5 minutes, or until they have nice grill marks. Remove them from heat and set aside.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, cumin, salt, and pepper to taste.
5
To a large mixing bowl, add the cooked quinoa, cucumber, pepper, corn, black beans, basil, and cilantro. Dress the salad and toss gently. Season to taste.
6
Fill each avocado half till it's brimming over with a cup of quinoa salad. Serve, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the grilled avocados:, 3 avocados, 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 lemons, juiced, and more.

Yes, Grilled Avocado Halves With Cumin-Spiced Quinoa And Black Bean Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Grilled Avocado Halves With Cumin-Spiced Quinoa And Black Bean Salad

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