Palta Reina (stuffed avocado's)

20 mins    Dinner Palta Reina, also known as stuffed avocado, is a popular South American dish consisting of ripe avocados halved and filled with a creamy mixture. These vibrant, protein-packed stuffed avocados make a refreshing and satisfying meal or appetizer. Firm, ripe avocados are halved and filled with a creamy salad made from your choice of chopped eggs, tuna, or shredded chicken, mixed with sweet corn, peas, crunchy bell pepper, parsley and corn. Tossed with mayo, the filling is seasoned simply with lemon, salt and pepper to let the fresh flavours shine. Garnish with parsley and serve on a bed of greens for a colourful, wholesome dish that’s as pretty as it is nourishing. Servings: 3-4 Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 hour Total: 20 min Contains: Meat Free from: Seafood, Dairy, Gluten Vegan alternatives: Replace eggs with crushed chick peas and use vegan mayonnaise.

Palta Reina (stuffed avocado's)

Ingredients

• 2 eggs

• 1/4 cup of mayonnaise

• 3 tablespoons red bell pepper, chopped

• 3 tablespoons peas, defrosted

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• Juice of 1 lemon or lime (about 1 teaspoon)

• 3 tablespoons corn

• 1/2 tablespoon chopped parsley plus more for garnish

• 3 firm but ripe avocados to hold their shape when stuffed

Method for Palta Reina (stuffed avocado's)

1. Boil the eggs for 10 minutes, then remove the shells and cut into cubes.
   

2. In a bowl, combine the eggs, mayonnaise, parsley, red bell pepper, peas, corn, salt, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice.
   

3. Halve the avocados, peel and remove the pits. Place them on a plate, cut side up. Traditionally, the avocados are placed on a bed of leaves, which you can do if you like.
   

4. Brush the avocado flesh with lemon or lime juice to prevent browning.
   

5. Spoon the filling into the centre of each avocado half.
   

6. Garnish with parsley, if desired and enjoy!

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Palta Reina (stuffed avocado's)