Pico De Gallo Stuffed Avocados
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Pico De Gallo Stuffed Avocados
Description
The recipe centers on making pico de gallo by combining diced Roma tomatoes (with seeds removed), finely diced white onion, chopped cilantro, minced serrano pepper, lime juice, and salt. This fresh salsa offers acidity, slight heat, and herbaceous notes. Halved and pitted avocados serve as natural bowls to hold the pico de gallo filling, balancing creamy and fresh textures.
The balance of flavors between the creamy avocado and the bright, slightly spicy salsa creates a pleasant contrast. The lime juice adds brightness and helps keep the ingredients fresh. The serrano pepper adds subtle heat without overpowering the mild avocado.
This dish is straightforward to assemble, requiring no cooking and minimal preparation. It is suitable for a single serving or can be multiplied for sharing. Leftover pico de gallo can be combined with yogurt for a creamier variation if desired.
Ingredients
Pico de Gallo
- 2 Roma tomato deseeded and diced
- 1/3 cup white onion finely diced
- 1/2 bunch cilantro finely chopped
- 1/2 Serrano pepper finely chopped
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 1/4 tsp salt
Avocado
- 2 avocado halved and deseeded
Instructions
- Prepare all the ingredients for the pico de gallo. Combine ingredients in a bowl and thoroughly mix until combined.
- Cut the avocados in half and take out the seed. Spoon the pico de gallo into the middle of the avocado. Serve and enjoy!
- If you happen to have leftover pico de gallo, you can combine it with yogurt to make my creamy pico de gallo recipe.
Notes
- One serving corresponds to half an avocado filled with pico de gallo salsa.
- This recipe yields approximately 1 1/2 cups of pico de gallo salsa.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 580mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 475IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 18.3mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.