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Peruvian Avocado Lime Tartare with Quinoa Crisps

Name: Peruvian Avocado Lime Tartare with Quinoa Crisps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados, diced; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 1 medium tomato, deseeded and diced; Juice of 2 limes, freshly squeezed; 1 small red chili, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained; 2 cups water; Pinch of sea salt; Vegetable oil, for frying

This Peruvian-inspired dish combines the creaminess of avocado with the zesty lime and crunchy quinoa crisps, offering a perfect blend of flavors and textures.

4.9(142 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 23, 2026

Peruvian Avocado Lime Tartare with Quinoa Crisps — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Tartare

For the Quinoa Crisps

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 226 kcal
Protein: 4.1 g
Carbs: 20.9 g
Fat: 15.5 g
Fiber: 6.6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 902 kcal
Protein: 16.5 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Fat: 62.1 g
Fiber: 26.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 ripe avocados diced	480	6	24	44	18
1 small red onion finely chopped	30	1	7	0	1
1 medium tomato deseeded and diced	22	1	5	0	1.5
Juice of 2 limes freshly squeezed	20	0	7	0	0
1 small red chili minced	6	0.3	1	0.1	0.5
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped	2	0.2	0.4	0	0.2
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained	222	8	39	4	5
2 cups water	0	0	0	0	0
Pinch of sea salt	0	0	0	0	0
Vegetable oil for frying	120	0	0	14	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Tartare

1
Combine ingredients
In a bowl, combine the diced avocados, red onion, and tomato.
2
Add flavors
Add the lime juice, minced chili, and chopped cilantro.
3
Season and mix
Season with salt and pepper, then gently mix to combine. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Cooking the Quinoa

1
Boil quinoa
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, add the quinoa and a pinch of salt.
2
Simmer
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Tip: Cook the quinoa ahead of time and let it dry out for a crispier texture.
3
Cool
Fluff with a fork and let cool.
Tip: Ensure quinoa is fully cooled before frying to avoid splatter.