Zinc-Boosting Avocado & Pumpkin Seed Bowl
A nutrient-dense bowl targeting skin breakouts with zinc-rich pumpkin seeds and anti-inflammatory turmeric. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 12 minutes, pairs Ripe avocado, Pumpkin seeds, Fresh cilantro for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 large Ripe avocado
- 2 tbsp raw Pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup chopped Fresh cilantro
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- 1/2 cup diced Cucumber
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced Red bell pepper
- 1/8 tsp Sea salt
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cut avocado in half, remove pit, and scoop flesh into a bowl. Mash gently with a fork until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
- Step 2: Add 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/8 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper to avocado. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Step 3: Stir in pumpkin seeds, chopped cilantro, diced cucumber, and sliced bell pepper until evenly distributed.
- Step 4: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional lime juice (1/4 tsp increments) until tangy and balanced.
- Step 5: Serve immediately at room temperature to preserve nutrient integrity and prevent browning.
