Roasted Chickpea-Stuffed Avocado
These little pockets of crispy za'atar-flavored chickpeas and veggies served up in creamy avocado halves is surprisingly filling — plus each one adds eight healthful plants to your day.
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The tomatoes in this dish are packed with nutrients including molybdenum, biotin and vitamin C. Molybdenum aids in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates; vitamin C assists in the formation and repair of bodily tissues; and biotin supports healthy skin.
Ingredients
- 1 15-oz BPA-free can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tbsp za’atar seasoning (TRY: Frontier Za’atar Seasoning)
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1⁄4 tsp each sea salt and ground black pepper
- 1⁄2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1⁄2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp chopped shallots
- 1⁄4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 large avocados
- 2 tbsp chopped chives
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place chickpeas on a large parchment-lined baking sheet and toss with one-half of the oil and all of za’atar seasoning. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, or until crispy. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together remaining half of oil, lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper. Add cucumbers, tomatoes, shallots, cilantro and roasted chickpeas; toss to coat.
- Slice avocados in half and remove pits. Fill each half with one-quarter of chickpea mixture. Garnish with chives.
NOTE: If following our Meal Plan, refrigerate remaining filling until called for. Cut avocado just before serving and assemble.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 1⁄2 of recipe
- Calories 806
- Carbohydrate Content 59 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 62 g
- Fiber Content 27 g
- Protein Content 16 g
- Saturated Fat Content 9 g
- Sodium Content 633 mg
- Sugar Content 10 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 42 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 8 g
From Summer 2021