A Dish and A Bev

Avocado, quinoa and chickpea warm salad. Image: South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA)

Packed with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats (the same kind you find in olive oil), avocados are a delicious way to get your daily dose of good fats. One serving of avocado contains 5 grams of these praised healthy fats.

Prep: 20 Min

4 Servings 

Ingredients

4 ripe avocados, peeled and halved

1 cup quinoa

1 x 410g tin chickpeas, drained

½ cup mixed sprouts

Flat leaf parsley or micro herbs to serve

Black sesame seeds to garnish (optional)

Salt and pepper for seasoning

Method

Cook the quinoa by placing 1 cup quinoa in a pot with 2 cups water, bring to the boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 12 minutes until water is evaporated. Fluff with a fork and the grains should be swollen and glassy.

Cut 4 of the avocado halves into cubes, keeping the other 4 halves for serving.

Toss all the ingredients together, season with sea salt and black pepper.

Serve warm garnished with parsley or micro herbs and half an avocado on each bowl.

Serve with lemon wedges and avocado oil.