avocado chickpea breakfast boats (Print)

Creamy avocado halves complemented by a vibrant chickpea salad, fresh herbs, and citrus for a quick, nourishing breakfast.

# Ingredients:

→ Main

01 - 1 ripe avocado, halved and pitted
02 - 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Salad Mix

03 - 1 tablespoon red onion, finely diced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon cherry tomatoes, diced
06 - 1 tablespoon cucumber, diced

→ Dressing

07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Scoop out a portion of the flesh from each avocado half to enlarge the cavity. Dice the removed avocado and set aside.
02 - Combine chickpeas, diced avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and fresh herbs in a medium bowl.
03 - Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl.
04 - Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
05 - Spoon the chickpea salad generously into the avocado halves.
06 - Top with additional chopped herbs or a dash of paprika, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in just ten minutes for stress-free mornings
  • Naturally vegan and gluten-free for any dietary need
  • Great way to use up pantry chickpeas and ripe avocados
  • Delivers healthy fats fiber and plant protein all in one bite
  • Makes mornings feel a little more special even when you are short on time
02 -
  • Packed with heart healthy fats and plant-based protein
  • No cooking required for a cool summer breakfast
  • Perfect for meal prep or a last-minute brunch
03 -
  • Choose avocados that are ripe but not squishy to keep the boats from collapsing
  • Chill all salad ingredients for a few minutes before mixing for an extra crisp and refreshing texture
  • For even flavor distribution toss the chickpeas gently with the dressing before adding the softer diced avocado
  • A little extra lemon juice brushed over the avocado halves helps keep them bright longer

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