Mediterranean Avocado Boats
These Mediterranean Avocado Boats are a delightful and healthy treat, perfect for a quick lunch or as a nutritious snack. Packed with the creamy goodness of ripe avocados and a flavorful feta cheese stuffing, they blend vibrant colors and tastes, bringing a taste of the Mediterranean right to your plate. This recipe comes from the 'Can-Am Cooks' collection, celebrated during the prestigious Can-Am world police and fire games. Ideal for gatherings, meal prep, or a satisfying solo dish, enjoy the balance of creamy avocados, tangy feta, and fresh vegetables in every bite!
4
Servings
N/A
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
Feta cheese
2/3 cup (cut into small cubes)
Sweet red pepper
1/4 cup (cut into short slivers)
Scallions
2 tablespoons (chopped)
Black olives
1/4 cup (sliced)
Dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon (dried)
Olive oil
2 tablespoons (extra virgin preferred)
Raspberry vinegar
1 tablespoon (or cider vinegar)
Ripe avocados
2 (halved and pitted)
Lemon juice
1 teaspoon (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
1
In a medium bowl, combine the cubed feta cheese, sweet red pepper slivers, chopped scallions, sliced black olives, dried oregano, olive oil, and raspberry vinegar. Mix well to create a flavorful stuffing. You can prepare this stuffing in advance and refrigerate it until about an hour before serving.
2
When ready to serve, carefully cut the ripe avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits, discarding them.
3
Lightly brush the cut surfaces of the avocado halves with lemon juice to prevent browning, and add a hint of flavor.
4
Generously fill each avocado half with the prepared feta stuffing, ensuring an even distribution.
5
Garnish with additional herbs if desired, and serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Mediterranean Avocado Boats?
They are a delightful and healthy treat consisting of ripe avocados filled with a flavorful feta cheese stuffing, blending vibrant colors and tastes.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 4 servings.
What ingredients are used for the feta stuffing?
The stuffing is made of cubed feta cheese, sweet red pepper slivers, chopped scallions, sliced black olives, dried oregano, olive oil, and raspberry vinegar.
How should the feta cheese be prepared?
The feta cheese should be cut into small cubes before being added to the stuffing.
What type of red pepper is required?
The recipe calls for sweet red pepper cut into short slivers.
Can I substitute raspberry vinegar?
Yes, you can use cider vinegar as an alternative to raspberry vinegar.
Why is lemon juice used on the avocados?
Lemon juice is lightly brushed on the avocado halves to prevent browning and add a hint of fresh flavor.
Can the stuffing be prepared in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the stuffing in advance and refrigerate it until about an hour before serving.
Is this recipe suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, this recipe is tagged as vegetarian.
How many avocados do I need?
The recipe requires 2 ripe avocados, which are then halved.
What kind of olives should I use?
The recipe specifies 1/4 cup of sliced black olives.
Is this dish considered a healthy snack?
Yes, it is described as a nutritious snack and a healthy treat.
Where does this recipe come from?
This recipe is part of the 'Can-Am Cooks' collection, celebrated during the Can-Am world police and fire games.
How should the avocados be cut?
The ripe avocados should be carefully cut in half lengthwise and the pits should be discarded.
What is the recommended garnish?
You can garnish the boats with additional herbs if desired.
How soon should I serve the boats after assembly?
For the freshest taste, you should serve the avocado boats immediately after filling.
What type of olive oil is preferred?
Extra virgin olive oil is the preferred choice for this recipe.
Are these good for meal prep?
Yes, they are ideal for meal prep, especially since the stuffing can be made ahead of time.
What flavor profile can I expect?
The dish offers a balance of creamy avocados, tangy feta cheese, and fresh Mediterranean vegetables.
Is this recipe quick to make?
Yes, it is tagged as both quick and easy to prepare.
How much oregano is used?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano.
How should the scallions be prepared?
The scallions should be chopped before being mixed into the stuffing.
What should I do with the avocado pits?
The pits should be removed and discarded.
How should I fill the avocado halves?
Generously fill each avocado half with the prepared feta stuffing to ensure an even distribution.
Are these suitable for large gatherings?
Yes, they are noted as being ideal for gatherings.
What is the texture of the main ingredient?
The recipe utilizes the creamy goodness of ripe avocados.
What is the total ingredient count?
There are 9 ingredients in total for this recipe.
What type of bowl is recommended for the stuffing?
A medium bowl should be used to combine the stuffing ingredients.
What are the primary tags for this recipe?
Tags include avocado, feta, healthy, snack, lunch, mediterranean, vegetarian, quick, and easy.
What event is this recipe associated with?
It is associated with the prestigious Can-Am world police and fire games.