Pastina-Stuffed Avocados

40 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

440 calories per serving view nutrition facts

2 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	each	avocados	firm but ripe
1/2	teaspoon	saffron threads
1	cup	pastina
2	cups	chicken broth
2	each	tomatoes	skinned, seeded and chopped
2	tablespoons	onion	diced
1/4	cup	parsley leaves	chopped
2	each	scallions, spring or green onions	sliced in thin rounds
1	x	salt and black pepper	to taste
1/2	cup	vinaigrette

Directions

Heat 1/4 cup of chicken stock and steep threads 20 minutes.

Cook pastina in chicken stock with diced onion and steeped saffron.

When cooked, drain and mix well with remaining ingredients.

Stuff avocado halves.

Serve as main course at lunch or first course at dinner.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 597g

Amount per Serving

Calories 440 67% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.0g	50%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	26%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 7mg	2%
Sodium 370mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 33.0g	11%
Dietary Fiber 16.0g	63%
Sugars 9.0g
Protein 12.0g	24%

Vitamin A	42%		Vitamin C	83%
Calcium	7%		Iron	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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