Description
Keto Baked Avocado Boats with Spiced Mince is a delicious low-carb dish featuring creamy avocado halves filled with a flavorful spiced ground beef or turkey mixture, topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal that combines healthy fats and protein with bold spices.
Ingredients
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Avocado Boats
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Spiced Mince Filling
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the avocado boats.
- Prepare Avocados: Slice the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop out a bit of the flesh from each half to create a cavity large enough to hold the filling.
- Sauté Onions: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Cook Ground Meat: Add the ground beef or turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until it is browned and no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Season Mince: Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper onto the meat mixture. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to deepen the flavors.
- Melt Cheese into Filling: Remove the skillet from heat and mix in half of the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts into the spiced meat mixture, making it rich and creamy.
- Assemble Avocado Boats: Place the avocado halves in a baking dish. Fill each avocado cavity generously with the spiced mince mixture.
- Bake: Top each filled avocado with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and bubbling.
- Garnish and Serve: Allow the avocado boats to cool slightly after baking. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or pork if preferred.
- Adjust spices to taste, adding more chili powder for extra heat.
- Use a ripe but firm avocado to maintain shape during baking.
- For a dairy-free option, omit the cheese or use a vegan cheese alternative.
- Leftover filling can be used as a topping for salads or as a dip.
