Pastina-Stuffed Avocados
Yield
2 servingsPrep
20 minCook
20 minReady
40 minLow Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | each |
avocados
firm but ripe |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
saffron threads
|
*
|
| 1 | cup |
pastina
|
* |
| 2 | cups |
chicken broth
|
|
| 2 | each |
tomatoes
skinned, seeded and chopped |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
onions
diced |
|
| ¼ | cup |
parsley leaves
chopped |
|
| 2 | each |
scallions, spring or green onions
sliced in thin rounds |
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| ½ | cup |
vinaigrette
|
* |
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | each |
avocados
firm but ripe |
|
| 2.5 | ml |
saffron threads
|
*
|
| 237 | ml |
pastina
|
* |
| 473 | ml |
chicken broth
|
|
| 2 | each |
tomatoes
skinned, seeded and chopped |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
onions
diced |
|
| 59 | ml |
parsley leaves
chopped |
|
| 2 | each |
scallions, spring or green onions
sliced in thin rounds |
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 118 | ml |
vinaigrette
|
* |
Directions
Heat ¼ 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.
