Avocado Boats Recipe

Quick, easy, and delicious! This 5-minute Rachael Ray-inspired recipe transforms ripe avocados into vibrant appetizer boats brimming with a zesty tomato salsa. Perfect for a weeknight snack or a party starter!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 121.7 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.8 (8 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Avocado Boats

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How to Make Avocado Boats

  1. Halve 2 ripe avocados lengthwise, cutting all the way around the pit.
  2. Gently twist the avocado halves to separate them.
  3. Use a spoon to carefully remove the pit from each avocado half.
  4. Place the avocado halves cut-side up on a plate.
  5. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup chopped plum tomatoes, 2 tablespoons chopped scallions, a pinch of salt, and a dash of freshly ground black pepper.
  6. Drizzle each avocado half with 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of lime juice (or lemon juice), and a few drops of your favorite hot sauce.
  7. Spoon the tomato salsa into the avocado halves.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

7g

Carbs

2g