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Avocado Stuffed with Pico de Gallo and Pineapple

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Avocados From Mexico Avocado Stuffed with Pico de Gallo Heart-Check certified recipe

While most people mash or slice avocado, you can stuff it as well! Remove the seed and fill the space with tomatoes, pineapple and cilantro. This dish makes two halves so you can have one with a salad or sandwich and share with a spouse or child.

This recipe from Avocados from Mexico is an American Heart Association Heart-Check Certified Recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Avocado Stuffed with Pico de Gallo and Pineapple
CaloriesCalories
190 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
3g Per Serving
FiberFiber
8g Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings  6   Serving Size   1 avocado half

  • 3 avocados (halved, pitted)
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 cup white onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup fresh pineapple (chopped)
  • salt and pepper (optional)
  • 1 serrano chile peppers (seeded, finely chopped)
  • 2 cups tomatoes (chopped)

Directions

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  1. To prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine tomatoes, pineapple, onion, serrano chile, cilantro, lime, salt and pepper.
  2. Fill avocado halves with the filling and serve.
 

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