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Pastina-Stuffed Avocados
2 Ripe but firm avocados 1/2 ts Saffron threads 1 c Pastina (6oz) 2 c Chicken stock (480ml) 2 Fresh tomatoes, skinned, -seeded & chopped 2 tb Diced onion 1/4 c Fresh parsley, chopp...
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Ingredients
- 2ripe but firm avocados
- 1/2tsp saffron threads
- 1cup pastina (6oz)
- 2cup chicken stock (480ml)
- 2fresh tomatoes, skinned,
- 1/4cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2green onions, sliced in
Directions
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2 Ripe but firm avocados 1/2 ts Saffron threads 1 c Pastina (6oz) 2 c Chicken stock (480ml) 2 Fresh tomatoes, skinned, -seeded & chopped 2 t
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In El Salvador saffron rice is often served with avocado
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I use pastina here as an alternative to both rice and couscous, and serve it cold, stuffed into avocado halves
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You can use any favorite vinaigrette in this recipe
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Heat 1/4 cup of chicken stock and steep threads 20 minutes
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Cook pastina in chicken stock with diced onion and steeped saffron
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When cooked, drain and mix well with remaining ingredients
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Stuff avocado halves