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Grilled Avocado Stuffed With Chickpeas And Tahini

Grilled avocados are stuffed with a fresh mixture of cucumber, tomato, and crispy grilled chickpeas!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 206 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 13-ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • grapeseed oil spray or avocado oil spray
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 large avocados
  • 1/2 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes cut into quarters
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Tahini
  • cilantro for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. The temperature gauge should read about 400 degrees Fahrenheit once heated.
  2. Place the rinsed chickpeas onto a paper towel and dry well. Transfer to a small bowl, peeling off any of the papery skins that come loose while you dried the chickpeas. Spray the chickpeas generously with some grapeseed oil spray (or 1-2 teaspoons of oil) and then toss with the smoked paprika and a few generous shakes of salt and pepper.
  3. Place the chickpeas into the bottom of a grill basket into an even, flat layer. Place onto the grill and cook for 10 minutes. Then, spray the chickpeas again with oil and stir around. Cook for another 10-12 minutes until lightly charred and crispy. Remove from heat and let cool.
  4. Cut the avocados in half, removing the pit. Scoop out the center of the avocado so you have a large, deep hole. Spray the avocados with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place, flesh-side down, onto the grill and cook until nice grill marks form, about 5 minutes.
  5. While the avocados cook, mix the cucumber, tomatoes, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  6. Divide the cucumber mixture between each avocado half, making sure to really stuff it into the center. Top each half with 1 tablespoon of chickpeas and drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon of tahini.
  7. Garnish with cilantro.

Notes

  • * You will not use all of the chickpeas in this recipe, only about 1/3 of the can. But, it's easier to just grill the whole can and then snack on the extra crispy chickpea goodness!

Nutrition Information

Calories 206kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 17.4g (6%) Protein 5.2g (10%) Fat 14.2g (22%) Saturated Fat 2.8g (14%) Sodium 13mg (1%) Potassium 533mg (15%) Fiber 7.6g (30%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 450IU (9%) Vitamin C 18.2mg (20%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 206

% Daily Value*

Calories 206kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 17.4g 6%
Protein 5.2g 10%
Fat 14.2g 22%
Saturated Fat 2.8g 14%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Potassium 533mg 11%
Fiber 7.6g 30%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 450IU 9%
Vitamin C 18.2mg 20%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.