Quinoa Avocado Fries with Basil Ranch Dressing

A delightful and healthy twist to traditional fries using quinoa and ripe avocados, paired with a flavorful basil ranch dressing.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 ripe avocados, sliced into fries
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool

In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper

Dip avocado slices in beaten eggs, then coat them in the breadcrumb mixture

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry avocado fries until golden brown

Remove and drain on paper towels

For the basil ranch dressing, blend basil, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth

Serve quinoa avocado fries with basil ranch dressing on the side