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November 6, 2014

Slow Cooker Avocado Quinoa Casserole (plus a giveaway)

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This is a post about how much I love avocados + a giveaway + an awesome recipe which has been sponsored by Hass Avocados. All opinions are my own. Thanks so much for supporting my blog and its sponsors.

Can I just tell you how much I love avocados?  They are one of my favorite foods of all time!  They are creamy and they are heart healthy.  My kids love an avocado halve with a little salt and pepper and a spoon…super easy snack and they are pleased as punch (not sure if I’ve ever used that phrase before in my life…).  Lately, my husband and I are totally addicted to making pick de gallo with cubed avocados.  In fact, we use it on top of salads instead of salad dressing.  It’s ultra healthy but gives the salad so much flavor…I don’t even miss the dressing.  Avocados contain good fats which are an important part of a nutritious diet.  I find that substituting avocado often replaces foods that would contain saturated fats.  For example, using avocado in the place of mayonnaise or cheese on a sandwich…Keeps the creamy flavor without saturated fat–Hooray!   By using Hass Avocados in your cooking you can โ€œlove one todayโ€ because of the benefits that avocados can provide–they have naturally good fats and are cholesterol free!  Check out my avocado pinterest board–yep, it’s official, I’m totally obsessed.

Recipe for Mexican Avocado Quinoa Casserole...super easy and totally healthy!

How To Enter The Giveaway:
I mentioned a giveaway earlier! If you want to win $50 and have a laugh today watch the video below…kids say the darndest things, right?!  After you watch the video use the rafflecopter giveaway below to enter.  And if you’d like to learn more about the amazing benefits of avocados and the #LoveOneToday campaign, please click over to the Hass Avocado Board website. 


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I developed a recipe using Hass Avocados that I absoulely loved!  It’s a slow cooker casserole with quinoa, the chipotle pork from yesterday, and pico de gallo with avocados.  It was a huge winner at my house and is totally heart healthy.  When you think of casseroles you probably think of cream of something soups, butter and a pound of cheese (that is probably processed).  Not with this casserole!  It’s totally good for your heart and your tastebuds.  You’re going to love it ๐Ÿ™‚

Easy and totally healthy slow cooker recipe for avocado quinoa casserole.
Recipe for Slow Cooker Avocado Quinoa
Casserole
Makes 6-8 servings
Ideal slow cooker size: 3 quart or casserole crock
1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup uncooked quinoa (rinse the quinoa or else it will be
bitter)
1 1/2 cups water
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup picante sauce or salsa
2 cups chipotle shredded pork (alternately you can use well seasoned
chicken or beef)
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
4 roma tomatoes
2 Tbsp diced red onion
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
3 small Hass avocados, cubed
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1.  Place black beans on the bottom of the slow cooker
evenly.  Top with quinoa and water.
2.  Sprinkle the cumin, garlic powder and salt on top
evenly.
3.  Spread the picante sauce and the pork and the
cheese on top evenly.
4.  Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2
hours.
5.  Dice the tomatoes and place in a bowl.  Add
in the onion and cilantro and gently stir.  Fold in the avocados and then
sprinkle in the kosher salt.  Gently stir.  Top the cooked quinoa
casserole with the tomato/avocado mixture.  Serve immediately.
 Alternately, you can just spoon the pico onto the individual servings of
casserole.

Crockpot recipe for avocado quinoa shredded pork bake.  It's delicious and totally healthy too...win-win!

P.S.  Visit Love One Today for great avocado recipes!

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42 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Beans, Healthy, Pork, Quinoa, Slow Cooker Tagged With: avocados, sponsored posts, 2-4 hours, 5 stars, All Posts

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  1. amanda whitley says

    November 19, 2014 at 2:28 am

    i learned a vegan does not eat any product that comes from an animal

    Reply
  2. Thomas Murphy says

    November 19, 2014 at 2:22 am

    I learned Avocado is a fruit.

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

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  3. Neiddy Ruiz says

    November 13, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    I learned that vegetables don't have seeds
    Leidy R rafflecopter

    Reply
  4. Kristen says

    November 12, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    Avocados contain beneficial oils.

    Reply
  5. Lisa Brown says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    I learned: Since avocados have a seed, they are considered a fruit.

    Reply
  6. Rochelle Stephens says

    November 11, 2014 at 8:06 pm

    I've been on a big avocado kick lately, and am anxious to start using my slow cooker again now that the temperatures are dipping….it's almost as if you posted this recipe just for me!! Thanks Karen, I can't wait to try this ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      November 11, 2014 at 8:10 pm

      You will love it!!

      Reply
  7. Kim says

    November 10, 2014 at 11:52 pm

    I learned that being vegan means eating nothing at all from an animal. Also dairy comes from Dairy Queen – I think I need a quick trip to DQ! haha Too cute.

    Reply
  8. Tina Woo says

    November 10, 2014 at 6:04 pm

    I learned the difference between a vegetarian and a veterinarian. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
  9. Lachelle says

    November 10, 2014 at 5:39 am

    Dairy comes from Dairy Queen ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
  10. marcia goss says

    November 9, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    I learned that an avocado is a fruit, not a vegetable.
    [email protected]

    Reply
  11. LauraJJ says

    November 9, 2014 at 2:35 am

    I always thought the avocado was a vegetable! I learned it was a fruit!

    Reply
  12. Samantha says

    November 9, 2014 at 2:21 am

    I learned that avocados are a fruit. Those kids are adorable. I love avocados.

    Reply
  13. Jen van Buren says

    November 8, 2014 at 10:08 pm

    Cake and sugar cause heart surgery…. cute kids.

    Reply
  14. Angela Gibb says

    November 8, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    Yum, I've got a bag of avocados in the frig right now, ripe and ready to go! now I know what to do with a few of them. thanks!

    Reply
  15. Elle says

    November 7, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    I learned that avocados are fruits because they have seeds.

    Reply
  16. wanderingmelody says

    November 7, 2014 at 5:38 pm

    I learned that if you eat cake and sugar every day you will have heart surgery when you're older O_o

    Reply
  17. Amy Orvin says

    November 7, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    I learned that avocados are fruit.

    Reply
  18. Julie Raye-Rod. says

    November 7, 2014 at 5:43 am

    I learned about the many uses of avocadoes!

    Reply
  19. Elena says

    November 7, 2014 at 5:29 am

    I learned that avocado is a fruit

    Reply
  20. Shelly Peterson says

    November 7, 2014 at 12:14 am

    I learned that avocados are a fruit since they have a seed.

    Reply
  21. freebiequeen15 says

    November 7, 2014 at 12:00 am

    I had no idea avocados were a fruit…kind of hard to believe!

    Reply
  22. Sandra Meaders says

    November 6, 2014 at 10:08 pm

    avocados are a fruit

    Reply
  23. kellyr78 says

    November 6, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    Avocados are versatile- you can use them to make guacamole, in a salad or just plain with salt.
    kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom

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  24. Allison Downes says

    November 6, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    A fun fact that I learned from the video is that avocados are fruit!

    Thank you for the chance to win this

    Reply
  25. Auntiepatch says

    November 6, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    I didn't know:
    1) Avocados are a fruit.
    2) Dairy comes from Dairy Queen

    Reply
  26. HODGEPODGESPV says

    November 6, 2014 at 8:07 pm

    As so many people are writing recipes using quinoa, I think I best start using it! Thanks for the note about rinsing it first so it doesn't taste bitter. Do you also need to rinse it before cooking with it? How does the taste differ between raw and cooked?

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      November 9, 2014 at 12:42 am

      Yes, rinse it before you cook it! I don't eat it raw. I don't really think you can. I think it would hurt your teeth ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  27. V says

    November 6, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    I just posted but I don't know how to show my name right. Shows as V. I think I need to have these kids teach me how to use the computer after we eat some avocados. (erik & chris)

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  28. V says

    November 6, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    Super cute. Learned new ways to pronounce words like ollocado. And who knew that vegetarians took care of animals? ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
  29. MommaWard says

    November 6, 2014 at 6:41 pm

    Avocado is my favorite fruit!

    Reply
  30. Serena DiRienzo says

    November 6, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    Our kids love avocados! It's one of their first foods as a baby.

    Reply
  31. Andrea says

    November 6, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    I learned that kids want to learn any time about new and different things.

    Andrea D.
    [email protected]

    Reply
  32. Tammigirl says

    November 6, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    You can learn a lot from this video!

    Avocados are a fruit – who knew!?
    Dairy comes from DQ – haha

    And the way one kids pronounces ollocaddo? Adorable!

    Reply
  33. Mami2jcn says

    November 6, 2014 at 3:44 pm

    I learned avocados are a fruit. So funny about dairy coming from Dairy Queen!

    Reply
  34. HS says

    November 6, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    Avocado is actually a fruit.

    Reply
  35. xenacat1 says

    November 6, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    I learned that kids know way more about nutrition than I would have guessed. And that Mr. Heart Surgery at the end has been brain-washed and is a know it all.
    [email protected]

    Reply
  36. SaranWrap says

    November 6, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    I didn't know that the avocado was considered a fruit!!

    Reply
  37. Pat Strothman says

    November 6, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    I learned avocados are very versatile, can be used more than just in guac or smoothies

    Reply
  38. Celeste B. says

    November 6, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    Men are healthier ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  39. Amanda Sakovitz says

    November 6, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    I learned that avocados are actually a fruit!

    Reply
  40. Kim D. says

    November 6, 2014 at 7:10 am

    I learned that since avocados have a seed it is a fruit.

    Reply

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