Best known for their breakout role role in guacamole, avocados have taken the world by storm. With over 100 different varieties, there is a variety of avocado everyone is sure to love.
Avocados can be used as a healthy substitute for butter in baked goods, add a new twist to a salad, and can be used as a moisturizing component for your skin or hair. They are high in monounsaturated fats, which can help lower cholesterol and improve overall heart health. With 4 grams of protein, avocados have a higher percentage than almost all other varieties of fruit. Avocados are also high in important vitamins and minerals like magnesium, phosphorus, and even contain double the amount of potassium as a banana.
Whether you enjoy them plain or smothered on a hefty Chipotle burrito, avocados can add a creamy, nutritious spin on any meal. If you’re into toast, here are some new ways to jazz up your morning meal with this exotic fruit.
Classic Avocado Toast
Ingredients:
- ½ avocado
- Slice of bread (any type)
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. red pepper flake
Instructions:
- Toast bread until golden brown.
- Remove pit from avocado and remove outer flesh.
- In a separate bowl, mash avocado with a fork.
- Spread mashed avocado on the toasted bread.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper and red pepper flake as desired
Sunnyside Up
Ingredients:
- ½ avocado
- Slice of bread (any type)
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
Instructions:
- Toast bread until golden brown.
- Remove pit from avocado and remove outer flesh.
- In a separate bowl, mash avocado with a fork.
- In a skillet, heat 1 Tbsp butter.
- Crack egg into skillet, cover, and cook to your liking.
- Spread mashed avocado on the toasted bread.
- Top with egg and sprinkle with salt and pepper as desired.
A Sweeter Take
Ingredients:
- ½ avocado
- Slice of bread (any type)
- ½ cup strawberries
- ¼ cup goat cheese
- 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions:
- Toast bread until golden brown.
- Remove pit from avocado and remove outer flesh.
- In a separate bowl, mash avocado with a fork.
- Thinly slice strawberries.
- Spread mashed avocado on toasted bread.
- Layer sliced strawberries on top.
- Sprinkle with goat cheese.
- In a small saucepan, heat on medium.
- Combine sugar and balsamic vinegar in the saucepan and heat until boiling.
- Take off the heat (should resemble a syrup).
- Drizzle on toast as desired.