This is the result of my crazy idea to just mash guacamole ingredients into quinoa (or rice, or barley, or pretty much any grain), and it turned out really well. The instructions are three short sentences -- it's SO simple. It's perfect as a portable side dish, because it can easily be doubled or tripled for a large batch to take to a party, and can be served warm, room temperature, or cold. Additionally, against all odds, it stays bright green for 3 days in the fridge! —foxeslovelemons
This recipe was a twofer for me: the first day it had the character of an avocado quinoa salad, and as such was tasty and delightful. The second day, though, was when the guacamole kicked in The flavors had a chance to meld, the avocado softened the quinoa, and we really had a guacamole on our hands. It was delicious both ways and I could see using it both as a salad and as a dip, depending on the schedule. Definitely a great one to take along to a picnic or a potluck. I did tinker slightly with the proportions: 3 cups of quinoa cried out for more than one avocado, or maybe we had extra small ones. This is a dish that I will make again. —lmikkel
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