Colombian Black Bean & Plantain Stuffed Avocado with Cilantro-Lime Quinoa
Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 1 · medium

A vibrant South American-inspired dinner featuring creamy avocado halves filled with spiced black beans, crispy plantain chips, and fresh cilantro, served alongside zesty cilantro-lime quinoa. This colorful, protein-rich meal delivers authentic Colombian flavors with a creative plated presentation.
Ingredients
- 1 whole ripe avocado, halved, pit removed
- 0.75 cup cooked black beans, canned or cooked
- 0.5 tsp cumin, ground
- 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 whole lime, juiced, divided
- 0.75 cup cooked quinoa, prepared fresh
- 0.5 medium plantain, sliced thin
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable broth, for cooking quinoa


