This Grilled Avocado Stuffed with Veggie Quinoa recipe is an easy and delicious recipe to whip up during BBQs, easy weeknight dinners, and more. You probably have everything on hand already for this perfect no-fuss meal!
Suitable for Vegan and Gluten-free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
I’ve got a rather fun veggie BBQ recipe for you today. Yeap, let me introduce you to this delicious grilled avocado stuffed with veggie quinoa.
Because grilling season deserves to end in quick bbq recipes the whole family can eat. TBH it works well for busy weeknight dinners and easy lunches too. #Justsaying.
I love grilling avocados. Their flesh is a perfect mixture of buttery softness yet still firm enough to retain its shape during grilling. When grilled, avocado halves have a smoky flavor and make great edible bowls that can be filled with all sorts of treats.
A note => For the best results, please use ripe avocados that are still very firm to the touch. Just grill them for a few minutes over medium heat, and you are good to go.
The simple-to-make quinoa salad is full of abundant-in-summer veggies such as crunchy cucumber, juicy tomatoes, sweet corn, green onions, and leftover herbs. It is seasoned simply with some lemon juice and olive oil.
Other grilling recipes you might like include Grilled Broccoli and these delicious Grilled Baked Potatoes.
This also goes great with Grilled Mackerel Fillets and easy peasy Grilled Chicken Tenders.
Why Make This Recipe
- Grilling avocado tastes soooo smoky and so good and gives us a reason to eat more vegetables.
- You can make this recipe on the stovetop, grill pan, or on the barbecue. So all year round, really.
- It is a great way to use up leftovers – like avocados, quinoa, salad, and more.
- It’s a crisp, tender, easy side dish that goes with just about anything. But if you serve 2 or 3 per person, it is filling enough that it can be served as a main dish.
- This dish is suitable for gluten-free and vegan diets.
Ingredient Notes
For the vegetable quinoa:
- Grains – this recipe calls for uncooked quinoa, washed and drained
- Vegetables – the salad is filled with veggies such as green onions, cucumber, tomatoes, and cooked sweetcorn kernels. You can add other veggies to your taste.
- Herbs – this recipe calls for parsley and fresh cilantro.
- Salad dressing – made simply with fresh lemon juice and olive oil
For the grilled avocados:
- Avocados – use large avocados for this, so u have more room to stuff them.
- Liquid – brush avocados with fresh lime juice and olive oil.
- Garnish – lime wedges work well for an easy garnish.
How To Grill Avocado
Get complete ingredients list and instructions in recipe card below.
- Fire up the barbecue / grill pan / grill to medium hot.
- Cut each avocado into half lengthwise, remove the pit but leave the skin on.
- Brush the avocado halves with lime juice (avoids browning), followed by some olive oil.
- Brush the grill grates with some oil and grill avocados cut side down for about 3-4 minutes until warmed through and grill marks form, then remove from the heat.
Make The Salad
- Cook quinoa according to packet instructions, let cool, and transfer to the salad bowl.
- Add all the other salad ingredients to the quinoa, mix and set aside.
Assemble
- Spoon the salad into the avocado, and serve with any extras.
Recipe Tips
- Brushing the avocado halves with lime juice helps prevent discoloration of the fruit.
- Feel free to throw in other veggies you have in your refrigerator and garden too.
- This is great for using up leftover quinoa.
Delicious Variations
- Add heat – with things like chili powder, diced jalapeño, adobo, red pepper flakes, and more.
- Vary the grain – To make it even quicker (or if you don’t have quinoa), you could use couscous instead, but bear in mind that it will stop being gluten-free.
- Make into guacamole – use leftover avocado to make smoky guacamole that can be used as a dip, alongside meat, over tacos, and more.
More Grilling Recipes
Love grilling? Then check out these dishes below.
- Grilled Chicken Tenders.
- Grilled Chicken Salad.
- Honey Bourbon Grilled Chicken Thighs.
- Grilled Lamb Kabobs.
- Grilled Lamb Tacos.
- Easy Grilled Peaches.
- Best Grilled Broccoli.
- Grilled Baked Potatoes.
- Air Fryer Veggie Kabobs.
- Cilantro Lime Shrimp Skewers.
- Grilled Mackerel.
- Easy Watermelon Skewers.
- Bacon and Chicken Skewers.
Serving Suggestions
You can serve this topped with Pico de Gallo, Crema Lima, Salsa, sour cream, and more.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 13 Blue Plan SmartPoints per serving.
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Grilled Avocadoes Stuffed With Veggie Quinoa
Ingredients
For the vegetable quinoa:
- 1 cup (150g) quinoa washed and drained
- 4 green onions sliced
- ½ small cucumber deseeded and chopped
- 4 tomatoes finely chopped
- ¼ cup (50g) cooked sweetcorn kernels
- 1 handful chopped parsley
- 1 handful chopped coriander
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
For the grilled avocadoes:
- 12 large avocados
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
To serve:
- lime wedges fo garnish
Instructions
Make the vegetable quinoa:
- Cook quinoa according to packet instructions, let cool and transfer to the salad bowl.
- Add all the other ingredients, including lemon juice and olive oil to your taste to the quinoa, mix and set aside.
Grilled the avocados:
- Fire up the barbeque and wait till the coals are medium hot.
- Halve the avocados and remove the seed but leave the skin on.
- Brush the avocado halves with lime juice, followed by some olive oil.
- Brush the grill with some oil and grill the avocados flesh side down for about 3 minutes, then remove from the heat.
Stuff the avocados:
- Stuff the avocados with as much vegetable quinoa as they can hold and serve with extra lime slices.
Notes
- Brushing the avocado halves with lime juice helps prevent discoloration of the fruit.
- Feel free to throw in other veggies you have in your refrigerator and garden too.
- This is great for using up leftover quinoa.
- There are 13 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.
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This is so delicious and we make it time and time again!
Grilled avocado is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite fruits and vegetables. This dish is perfect for a summer BBQ or a light lunch. The avocado provides a creamy and satisfying texture, while the quinoa add a nutty flavor and hearty dose of protein. The veggies give this dish a crunch and freshness that makes it irresistibledyson vs rainbow vacuum.