Name: 3 Stuffed Avocados Recipes: Chickpea Tuna & More!
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 3 avocados; Bean Salad; Chickpea "Tuna"; Arugula Grain Salad

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Fancy up your ripe avocados with these three recipes for stuffed avocado! Try one (or all) of the 3 different vegetarian fillings: chickpea tuna, bean salad, and arugula grain salad. Stuffed avocado recipes are nutritious, delicious and loaded with healthy fats. They’re a terrific light lunch or filling snack.

Black bean salad, chickpea tuna, and grain salad stuffed avocados arranged on a black plate

You’ve tried stuffed peppers and stuffed squash, but have you ever tried stuffed avocados? These little snack-sized ensembles are the perfect way to dress up your avocado with any filling you may be feeling.

For me, I tend to stick with one of three flavors: bean salad, chickpea “tuna,” or grain salad. All three styles are easy to whip up and use recipes from the blog that you may have already tried!

Aside from the fillings, all you need are three ripe and ready to enjoy nutritious avocados (they’re nutritionist approved!).

Got Avocado?

Have extra avos? Try out these healthy avocado toast ideas or this quick and easy smoothie with avocado!

5 avocados and 4 avocado halves arranged on an orange background

Breaking down the fillings

Let’s talk fillings: what’s inside each one?

Bean Salad: Bean salad is a quick and easy no-cook recipe that uses beans, onion, corn, peppers, cilantro, and other refreshingly savory ingredients. It’s a protein-rich filling that pairs perfectly with the avocado!
Chickpea Tuna: This vegan tuna recipe is made using chickpeas, celery, capers, mayo, and more. It’s savory but tangy, and just how “tuna” should be.
Grain Salad: Arugula grain salad is created with a blend of quinoa, garlic, mustard, and feta. It covers the greens, protein, and healthy fats — just mix and enjoy!

A graphic displaying the different filling options for stuffed avocados

How to make stuffed avocados

Making these vegetarian stuffed avocados is super easy, taking just 15 minutes and making 3 delicious servings!

Prep: Choose and prepare the filling of your choice.
Cut: Cut the avocados in half lengthwise, making sure not to cut through the seed. Twist each half in opposite directions to create 2 halves. Place the half with the seed on a firm surface. Carefully thwack your knife into the seed, twisting the knife to pop the seed out.
Stuff: Stuff your desired filling into the well of each avocado half and serve immediately.

When all is said and done, this recipe makes the perfect side dish, appetizer or snack. But, between you and me, these are so addicting that I often eat a couple in one sitting!

More delicious Avocado recipes

If you wind up with an extra avocado or two, try one of these avocado dishes! There’s an idea for each meal of the day.

Breakfast: Savory Oatmeal with Avocado and Poached Egg
Lunch: Crispy Baked Avocado Tacos
Appetizer: Avocado Corn Salsa
Dinner: Zucchini Pasta with Creamy Avocado Pesto
Dessert: Avocado Chocolate Mousse Pie

Stuffed avocados stand out on a platter, with various halves filled with quinoa salad, bean salad, and mixed greens. Whole avocados and lemon slices complete the vibrant display.

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