This recipe is a great one to make for a big group! If you have a lot of avocados on hand and want to try and make something other than guac, you NEED to try this recipe!!
The recipe:
Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Gently scoop out about half of the flesh from each half, leaving a thin layer around the skin to create “boats.” Reserve the scooped-out avocado to make guacamole later!
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Then add the ground turkey and cook for 7–8 minutes or until fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Stir in the taco seasoning.
Once the turkey is cooked through, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top. Let it melt for about 1 minute, then remove the pan from heat.
Fill each avocado boat with the turkey mixture. Top with chopped green onions and a drizzle of hot sauce if desired.
Enjoy as a fun dinner, party appetizer, or snack!
Turkey Avocado Boats
Ingredients
- 4 avocados
- 1/2 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 red onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- A handful of shredded cheese (pepper jack, mozzarella, and cheddar blend)
- Green onion chopped (for garnish)
- Olive oil for cooking
- Hot sauce optional
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Gently scoop out about half of the flesh from each half, leaving a thin layer around the skin to create “boats.” Reserve the scooped-out avocado to make guacamole later!
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Then add the ground turkey and cook for 7–8 minutes or until fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Stir in the taco seasoning.
- Once the turkey is cooked through, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top. Let it melt for about 1 minute, then remove the pan from heat.
- Fill each avocado boat with the turkey mixture. Top with chopped green onions and a drizzle of hot sauce if desired.
- Enjoy as a fun dinner, party appetizer, or snack!
