Salmon stuffed avocados

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Hey, haven’t ya heard… fats aren’t bad! Remember there was a time when everyone in the media thought fats were the actual devil? Now we see avocado toast EVERYWHERE. I’ve always been one to just eat a healthy balanced diet full of healthy fats, healthy carbs and lean proteins. My favorite healthy fat… if you haven’t figured it out already… is avocado! Duh, of course I have to make an avocado stuffed with another favorite healthy fat (and protein) salmon.

These are packed full of protein (from the salmon and quinoa), healthy fats (avocado) and lots of micronutrients!

Ingredients:

• 4-5 large avocados

• 1/2 lb of fresh salmon

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp chili powder

• 1/2 tsp cumin powder

• 1/2 c cooked quinoa

• 1 large tomato (or apporx 1 c)

• 1/2 c white onion

• 1/2 c chopped cilantro

• 1 tbs avocado oil or olive oil

Instructions:

1. Start by preheating oven to 350 degrees. Prep salmon by drizzling with your choice of oil, next measure out your garlic, salt, chili and cumin then sprinkle on top of salmon until fully covered. Put salmon into the oven for 25 minutes or until fully cooked and flakey.

2. Next, cook your quinoa (in vegetable broth or water, I prefer vegetable broth) per package instructions.

3. While both of those cook start prepping your vegetables. Dice your tomato and onion into small cubes and combine into a bowl. Chop your cilantro and add that in with the tomato and onion then stir to combine. Set aside.

4. Next, slice your avocado in half long ways and use a spoon to hollow out the insides. (not fully because we still want some avocado in there!)

5. Once the salmon is done remove from the oven and use a fork to flake apart. Now we are ready to assemble. Fill avocado with salmon, quinoa and pico de gallo. Then, ENJOY!