Avocado cake without flour with protein filling

Why this recipe?

This recipe is extremely easy, flourless, rich in protein, fiber and healthy fats. It is suitable for people who want a filling meal with a balanced macronutrient profile.

🥗 PORTIONS: 2 | ⏳ PREPARATION TIME: 20 MIN

INGREDIENTS

For avocado swamps:

• 2 large well ripened avocados
• 3 large eggs
• Juice of ½ lemon or lime
• Pinch of salt (optional)
• sesame
  
  For the filling:
  
• 1 can tuna (drained)
• Arugula - handful
• Spinach - handful
• Cherry tomatoes - chopped
• Fresh coriander (or parsley)
  
  For the extra protein cream:
  
• 1/2 can chickpeas (drained and washed)
• 1 bucket cottage cheese
• ½ tsp red pepper
• Salt to taste
  
  For serving:
  
• Balsamic vinegar or balsamic reduction
• Extra arugula
  

METHOD OF PREPARATION

1. Preparation of marshmallows
   Place the avocado, eggs and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and homogeneous.
   Cover a baking tray with baking paper and spread the mixture in an even, thin layer.
   Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 25-30 minutes, until firm and golden. Leave to cool slightly.
   
2. Preparation of the fillings
   The fish filling: mix the tuna with the arugula, tomatoes and fresh coriander.
   The protein cream: blend or mash the chickpeas with the cotija cheese, paprika and a little salt until creamy.
   
3. Assembly
   Spread the chickpea cream and cotija cheese mixture on top of the cooled avocado blt first, then spread the tuna mixture.
   Roll up carefully. Cut into portions and serve with arugula and a few drops of balsamic.

NUTRITIONAL VALUES (approximately 1 serving)

• Calories: ~620-650 kcal
• Protein: ~46 g
• Fat: ~33 g
• Carbohydrates: ~31 g
• Fibre: ~14 g
• Net carbs: ~17 g