Savory Hemp and Nooch Avocado Boats
Creamy avocado halves loaded with a savory, crunchy blend of hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds, and nutritional yeast. A quick, satisfying snack packed with healthy fats and umami flavor.
The perimenopause lens
A cautious perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSkin changes
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Low energy
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Appetite changes
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Before you start
Your 5-minute game plan
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Equipment
Basic kitchen utensils
Time saver
Keep the pit in the unused avocado half, wrap tightly in beeswax wrap or place face-down in a sealed container, and store in the fridge to minimize oxidation.
Do these three things first
- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
Cook along
One clear step at a time
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Next: Keep the avocado half in its skin
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Keep the avocado half in its skin
Keep the avocado half in its skin. Using a butter knife, gently score the green flesh into a grid pattern so the toppings can sink in.
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Squeeze the lemon or lime wedge over…
Squeeze the lemon or lime wedge over the avocado to add a bright pop of flavor and prevent browning.
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In a small ramekin or directly on…
In a small ramekin or directly on top of the avocado, mix the hemp hearts, nutritional yeast, pumpkin seeds, a pinch of flaky sea salt, and cracked black pepper.
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Spoon the savory topping generously over the…
Spoon the savory topping generously over the avocado, pressing gently with the back of a spoon so it sticks to the flesh.
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Enjoy immediately with a spoon
Enjoy immediately with a spoon, scooping a bit of the crunchy, cheesy-tasting topping with every bite of creamy avocado.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Keep the pit in the unused…
Keep the pit in the unused avocado half, wrap tightly in beeswax wrap or place face-down in a sealed container, and store in the fridge to minimize oxidation.
Nutritional yeast adds a deep
Nutritional yeast adds a deep, satisfying umami flavor without any dairy. For more protein and crunch, the pumpkin seeds do a lot of the heavy lifting here.
If you want a little heat
If you want a little heat, sprinkle a dash of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes over the top before eating.
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