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Darla Leal, LCPT
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Roasted Egg in Avocado
Roasting egg in an avocado is a creative and healthy way to get
in your protein, fiber and healthy fats all in one fabulous meal.
The meal takes minimal prep time, clean up, and the presentation … beautiful.
Stay Healthy Roasted
Egg in Avocado
Ingredients:
1 large Haas Avocado
2 large organic eggs
Favorite roasting vegetables: cauliflower, Brussel
sprouts, and peppers were used in this recipe
Minced garlic, from the jar
Basil Pesto, from the jar
Organic Extra virgin olive oil
Feta Cheese, optional
Fresh ground black pepper, optional
Preparation:
Heat oven to 450 degrees. I use one large round
low-profile rim stoneware for roasting, but any
roasting pan will do just fine. Rinse and dry all
vegetables in a colander. Rough chop cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, and peppers and place in
roasting pan. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil;
add a heaping tablespoon minced garlic, and a
heaping tablespoon basil pesto. Use your hands
and thoroughly coat all vegetables with the mixture. Sprinkle the vegetables with optional Feta
cheese for a delightful tang in the meal. Roast the
vegetables for 20 minutes. While the vegetables
are in the oven, slice the avocado in half, remove
the pit, and enlarge the center hole to accommodate the eggs. Pull the rack slightly from the oven
without removing pan to add the avocado. Use a
spoon, stir the vegetables and create two areas to
place avocado halves in the roasting pan. Crack
the eggs into the avocado centers; some of the
egg will run over the top and into the vegetables.
Place roasting pan back into the oven, and bake
for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until eggs are
cooked to your liking. I prefer a soft yolk that will
run and add flavor to my vegetables. Garnish with
fresh ground pepper and enjoy!
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Natural Muscle Magazine
May 2015
SIDEBAR:
AVOCADO IS A HEALTHY FAT
Avocados are high in monounsaturated fat, which is a “good” fat that
helps lower bad cholesterol, as long as you eat them in moderation.
They are considered a nutrient all-star and offer nearly 20 vitamins and
minerals per serving. Avocados are a source of potassium, lutein, folate,
B and C vitamins, and vitamin E which help the body manage blood pressure, reduce the risk of disease and cancer, maintain healthy eyes, and
cellular repair. They are low in sugar and high in fiber which provides a
feeling of satisfaction for hours. In fact, one study has shown that adding
one avocado slice to an afternoon meal helped with weight loss and
suppressed appetite for at least three hours after consumption.