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Palta rellena

Also known as palta a la reina, palta rellena is a classic Peruvian entrée. My version is heavier on the filling, which means it makes a decent-sized lunch.
Course Entrée
Cuisine Peruvian
Keyword avocado, chicken, chicken breast, dairy free, gluten free, mashed potatoes, mayonnaise, Peruvian cuisine, Peruvian food
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado
  • 1 small potato
  • 1 small carrot
  • 1/4 cup peas fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 small chicken breast cooked and cooled (you can use leftover roast chicken in a pinch)
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise I used Primal Kitchen mayo
  • salt and pepper
  • lettuce leaves to serve

Instructions

  • Peel and dice potato and carrot. Steam until fully cooked, 5 to 7 minutes. Add peas and steam for 2 more minutes. Let vegetables cool down.
  • Shred chicken with 2 forks.
  • Once vegetables are cool, mix with chicken and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Split avocado in half, remove the seed, scoop each half out of its shell with a spoon and place on top of lettuce. Stuff with the chicken mixture and serve.