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    Vegan Stuffed Avocado

    Mar 8, 2016 ·

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    Sliced avocado stuffed with textured vegetable protein, topped with avocado cream, tomatoes and cilantro, with a wedge of lime.

    Make things easy, skip the shell and just use the Avocado to hold all of the taco goodness in these Vegan Stuffed Avocados, and let me tell you, they are so stinking delicious!

    Sliced avocado stuffed with textured vegetable protein, topped with avocado cream, tomatoes and cilantro, with a wedge of lime. this Recipe

    First lets talk about TVP, what is it and how do you use it?  TVP is short for Textured Vegetable Protein and it's what I used as a meat alternative in these Vegan Stuffed Avocados.  TVP is made from defatted soy flour that has been cooked under pressure and then dried. It's high in protein, gluten-free and fairly inexpensive, however, it is a processed food.

    I don't use it very often, which is why when I do use it I purchase it from the bulk section so I only get what I need. It's not very flavorful but it takes on the flavor of whatever it's paired with. In this recipe it is seasoned with taco seasoning, you can find my DIY recipe here.

    When preparing TVP it has to be reconstituted with a hot liquid in a 1:1 ratio or you can simply add it to soups or sauces that contain plenty of liquid.

    Here I used ½ cup TVP to ½ cup hot water and it yielded me 1 ½ cups after absorption. If you want you can replace the TVC with quinoa. Unfortunately for me, I'm sensitive to the protein in quinoa. You could also try using farro or sorghum.

    Overhead shot of dry textured vegetable protein, cherry tomatoes, avocados and bowl of hydrated textured vegetable protein.

    Close-up of hydrated textured vegetable protein in a glass bowl.

    This dish comes together in 20 minutes or less.  While waiting on the TVP make the salsa. I removed the seeds from the jalapeños so it wouldn't be too hot if you like it hot leave in the seeds. The avocado cream sauce is just as easy, everything goes into the blender and blend until smooth.

    Glass bowl filled with salsa ingredients. Whole jalapenos and cilantro in background.

    See how easy it is, just fill the avocado and serve. The skin of the avocado serve as a bowl, scoop and eat. They're so delicious and a great food to serve at get-togethers.

    Sliced avocado stuffed with textured vegetable protein, topped with avocado cream, tomatoes and cilantro, with a wedge of lime.

    Overhead shot of sliced avocado stuffed with textured vegetable protein, topped with avocado cream, tomatoes and cilantro, with a wedge of lime.

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    Vegan Stuffed Avocado

    ★★★★★ 4.8 from 6 reviews
    • Author: Celeste @TheWholeServing
    • Prep Time: 15 mins
    • Total Time: 15 mins
    • Yield: 8 1x
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    Description

    Since making this recipe I have made some modifications to the recipe. I use farro or sorghum instead of textured vegetable protein because I always have these two on hand. You could also use quinoa.


    Ingredients

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    • ½ cup dry textured vegetable protein or( 2 cups of prepared farro, quinoa or sorghum)
    • ½ cup hot water
    • 2 ½ teaspoons taco seasoning
    • 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
    • 3 tablespoons chopped jalapeno
    • 3 tablespoons chopped red onions
    • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • juice of one fresh lime
    • 4 avocados
    • AVOCADO CREAM SAUCE
    • 2 avocados, sliced and seeded
    • ¾ cup non-dairy milk
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    • 2 finely minced garlic cloves or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • GARNISHES
    • lime wedges
    • chopped cilantro

    Instructions

    1. Place textured vegetable protein in a medium bowl, pour hot water over the protein, add the taco seasoning, stir and allow to set until water is absorbed completely.
    2. If you use farro, quinoa or sorghum add the taco seasoning to the grain the last 10 minutes of the cook time.
    3. While protein is absorbing the water, mix together the tomatoes, jalapeño, red onions and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper, cover and set aside.
    4. Slice and juice the lime, slice and pit the 4 avocados and pour the lime juice over them to prevent browning.
    5. Place the ingredients for the avocado cream in a blender and process until smooth, taste and season to taste with sea salt. Transfer to a serving dish.
    6. Scoop two heaping tablespoons full of the textured vegetable protein into each avocado, spoon some of the tomatoes and avocado cream over the vegetable protein, garnish with cilantro and serve with a wedge of lime.
    7. Have fun and enjoy!!!


    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ½ avocado
    • Calories: 338
    • Sugar: 4.8
    • Sodium: 378.5
    • Fat: 25.7
    • Saturated Fat: 3.8
    • Carbohydrates: 20.9
    • Fiber: 13.2
    • Protein: 11.1

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    If you make this recipe or a version of it, take a picture and share with me on Instagram, tag it #thewholeserving. You can also leave me a comment below to let me know how these Vegan Stuffed Avocados works for you.

    Sliced avocado stuffed with textured vegetable protein, topped with avocado cream, tomatoes and cilantro, with a wedge of lime.

    Skip the shell and just use the Avocado to hold all of the taco goodness That's what I did with these Vegan Stuffed Avocados, and let me tell you, they are so stinking delicious!

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    Comments

    1. Emily says

      March 08, 2016 at 9:58 am

      These look beautiful and delicious! The way you present the food is really a gift.

      • Celeste says

        March 08, 2016 at 12:21 pm

        Thank you Emily,
        I sometimes agonize over my photo shoots, it's nice to hear those kind words from you.
        Have a wonderful week.

    2. Shannon Holt says

      March 08, 2016 at 10:17 am

      This looks absolutely delicious. My sister is vegan, so I am definitely sending this on to her.

      Shannon
      Clothes & Quotes

      • Celeste says

        March 08, 2016 at 12:10 pm

        Thanks Shannon,
        I hope your sister enjoys it.

    3. Kathy says

      March 09, 2016 at 9:02 am

      This looks delicious, and I have been craving avocados. Will definitely make it.

      • Celeste says

        March 09, 2016 at 4:47 pm

        Well, now you have a way to fill that craving.

    4. Linda at Mixed Kreations says

      March 09, 2016 at 9:22 am

      This looks amazing! I love avocados. Your pictures look amazing as well.

    5. Tianna says

      March 09, 2016 at 10:02 am

      yummy! this sounds delicious! I love any and all kinds of avocado snacks so thanks for this!

      ★★★★

      • Celeste says

        March 09, 2016 at 4:43 pm

        You are welcome Tianna,
        Enjoy!!!

    6. Tonya Conteh says

      March 11, 2016 at 10:44 am

      Beautiful presentation, Sis! I love avocados, especially when they're stuffed.

      ★★★★★

      • Celeste says

        March 12, 2016 at 8:16 pm

        Thanks Tonya!!
        I hope you are having a great weekend.

    7. Charlotte says

      March 11, 2016 at 10:54 pm

      These look amazing and a perfect lunch idea, they look great though so i am not sure i would be able to eat them :p they look too good!

      • Celeste says

        March 12, 2016 at 8:20 pm

        HaHa! They do look pretty, but after your first bite you may want to eat them without sharing.
        Thanks so much Charlotte for stopping by.

    8. Debbie W. says

      March 12, 2016 at 10:43 am

      Celeste those look delicious and what a beautiful picture. Never heard of TVP before.

      • Celeste says

        March 12, 2016 at 8:15 pm

        Hi Debbie,
        I hope you have a chance to give this recipe try.
        Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend.

    9. Miz Helen says

      March 12, 2016 at 2:38 pm

      Your Stuffed Avocado looks wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and come back soon!
      Miz Helen

      ★★★★★

    10. Janet Vinyard says

      March 13, 2016 at 9:15 pm

      Hi Celeste, These Stuffed Avocados look very appetizing and tasty! Your photography is wonderful! Well done! Blessings, Janet

      • Celeste says

        March 14, 2016 at 12:38 pm

        Thank you Janet for the compliment.
        Have a great week.

    11. Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says

      March 14, 2016 at 9:00 am

      This looks delicious! And your photos are beautiful! Great idea to use TVP.

      • Celeste says

        March 14, 2016 at 12:32 pm

        Thanks Mary Ellen!

    12. Sarah James says

      March 14, 2016 at 12:58 pm

      Your stuffed avocados look delicious Celeste, I love the idea of using avocado in the sauce too. Pinned for later 🙂

      • Celeste says

        March 14, 2016 at 5:03 pm

        Thanks Sarah.
        Enjoy and have fun!!!

    13. sue says

      March 14, 2016 at 5:01 pm

      although I'm not vegan I love this recipe and the idea of using the avocado as the shell. Thanks for sharing with us at #OvertheMoon link up and have a great day!

      • Celeste says

        March 14, 2016 at 5:05 pm

        Thanks Sue!

    14. Angela says

      March 14, 2016 at 7:18 pm

      I Love Avocados & this looks Amazing! Looking forward to trying this, Pinned, Yummed, Tweeted, & Stumbled 🙂 Thank you for joining the Link-Up again this week!!

      • Celeste says

        March 14, 2016 at 9:30 pm

        Thank you Angela for all of the sharing love.

    15. Lindsay says

      March 14, 2016 at 10:16 pm

      This looks delicious! Thanks so much for sharing at Merry Monday!

      • Celeste says

        March 15, 2016 at 10:12 am

        You are welcome Lindsay, thanks for hosting Merry Monday!

    16. Jennifer Dodrill @ All-In-One-Mom says

      March 15, 2016 at 8:54 am

      Sounds great and your pictures are beautiful! I've pinned this one!

      • Celeste says

        March 15, 2016 at 10:13 am

        Thanks Jennifer, I hope you enjoy it.

    17. Nikki Frank-Hamilton says

      March 15, 2016 at 9:32 am

      Celeste, can it get any better? I think not! I love avocados and mexican food, so these beauties are right up my alley! I have never used TVP but I am going to look into it, my daughter is vegetarian and she's not real big on the "fake frozen meat" products, this may be just what she's looking for! Thanks!

      ★★★★★

      • Celeste says

        March 15, 2016 at 10:17 am

        I hope your daughter likes this one and you can also use TVP in soups and stews.

    18. Lisa B. says

      March 15, 2016 at 11:04 pm

      This recipe looks delicious!! I'm not vegan but I will definitely be trying this recipe for myself and my family! Thank you for sharing and linking up with us over at the Welcome Home Wednesdays Link Party!

      ★★★★★

    19. julie s says

      March 16, 2016 at 1:19 pm

      could you use something like quinoa instead of the TVP

      • Celeste says

        March 16, 2016 at 7:11 pm

        That would be a great substitution, unfortunately for me, I have a quinoa intolerance.

    20. Easy Peasy Life Matters says

      March 16, 2016 at 4:58 pm

      Yum! Looks delicious 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing on the Healthy Living Link Party! We hope to see you back tonight!

      • Celeste says

        March 16, 2016 at 7:05 pm

        Thanks! I look forward to joining the party again this week.

    21. Gladys says

      March 17, 2016 at 8:52 am

      Ooh my word! This looks amazing! I have to try it. Thanks for sharing this. I'm a huge avocado fan and needed a new recipe.

      • Celeste says

        March 17, 2016 at 3:40 pm

        Gladys I hope you enjoy these as much as me and my family.
        Thanks for stopping by.

    22. Jamie @ Medium Sized Family says

      March 17, 2016 at 2:28 pm

      Love the idea of putting the taco right into the avocado! We have been on an avocado kick in our own home lately. Thanks for linking up at the Friday Funday Blog Hop #FFBH!

      • Celeste says

        March 17, 2016 at 3:51 pm

        Yeah, you can even serve them with a side of chips.

    23. swayam says

      March 19, 2016 at 6:52 am

      I absolutely LOVE LOVE this idea!!Such a healthy way to eat and what a treat!! Your pictures are gorgeous. Thanks for joining us at #SaucySaturday. You have been Featured this week.. DO feel free to brag on twitter/IG 😛

    24. Amanda | Maple Alps says

      March 21, 2016 at 11:35 am

      Never thought of stuffing an avocado!! This is amazing!

      • Celeste says

        March 21, 2016 at 12:15 pm

        Thanks Amanda, I hope you give this one a try, you can also use quinoa if you like.

    25. Sarah says

      March 21, 2016 at 12:32 pm

      oh gosh looks fab! I adore avocado! 🙂 Pinning.

      ★★★★★

      • Celeste says

        March 21, 2016 at 1:00 pm

        Thanks Sarah,
        They are great for all of the outdoor eating that's coming up soon.

    26. Bree Hogan says

      March 22, 2016 at 6:41 am

      'Yum!' doesn't do this justice! I can't wait to make this!

      • Celeste says

        March 22, 2016 at 11:28 pm

        Thanks Bree,
        Enjoy and have fun!!!

    27. Deborah Davis says

      March 22, 2016 at 8:18 pm

      I love avocado so it's such a pleasure to read and share your healthy and delectable Vegan Stuffed Avocado! The photos are absolutely mouthwatering! Thank you for partying with us at the Healthy, Happy, Green and Natural Party Blog Hop. I'm pinning and sharing this!

      • Celeste says

        March 22, 2016 at 11:32 pm

        Thanks Deborah, I enjoy your blog hops.

    28. Kellee V says

      May 18, 2017 at 11:54 pm

      I read all of the comments here and I think I might be the only one who is confused by the recipe. Does all of the avocado go into the avocado cream sauce? From the recipe it seems like all of the avocado goes it's scraped out into the sauce and then you just put the TVP and garnishes into the empty avocado shell. But in the picture, it looks like there is still avocado on the inside under the TVP .

      • Celeste says

        May 22, 2017 at 12:35 pm

        In the ingredient list there are 4 avocados in the first section and 2 for the cream sauce. The two in the cream sauce should be scooped and used for the sauce. Sorry for any confusion. I hope you have a chance to give this a try.

    29. Holly says

      June 07, 2017 at 2:26 pm

      Do you cook the quinoa

      • Celeste says

        June 08, 2017 at 11:17 am

        Yes you need to cook the quinoa and add the seasoning during the cooking process.Enjoy!

      • Celeste says

        June 08, 2017 at 11:18 am

        Yes you need to cook the quinoa and add the seasoning during the cooking process. Enjoy!

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