Recipe and photos courtesy of: Refinery 29
It’s safe to say that the avocado isn’t going anywhere and we are more in love with it than ever! We could eat it with every meal and this recipe makes it super quick & super easy to enjoy avo on the go. Spread on your toast in the morning and top it with some tomatoes, an egg, or whatever you choose for the perfect breakfast to take with you while you head out the door!
In this recipe, two of our favorites, avocado & pesto, are combined to create the perfect topper for your toast. Once you gather your ingredients, take them for a quick spin through a food processor to create this scrumptious spread. This recipe will leave you with some leftovers to put on sandwiches, use as a dip, or any other way you please.
The star in this recipe is the beloved avocado and not only are they delicious, they are packed with nutrients that make our devouring them even more enjoyable! Avos are rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals as well as vitamins, minerals, fiber and monounsaturated healthy fats. Phytochemicals are defined as bioactive non-nutrient plant compounds that have been linked to reducing the risk of major chronic diseases including cancer. In addition, oleic acid is the primary fat in avocados and women eating a diet rich in oleic acid have shown decreased rates of breast cancer. And if you want even more reasons to chow down on some avo, they are packed with carotenoids that are shown to inhibit the growth of many different cancers.
Being said, I don’t see any reason why someone wouldn’t want to hop on the avocado trend. Healthy & delicious, avos can do no wrong!
Ingredients:
- 8 slices multigrain toast
- 3 medium avocados (ripe)
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 tbsp non-fat Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup diced cherry tomatoes (or your choice of topping)
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
Directions:
- Gather all ingredients.
- In a food processor, combine basil leaves and olive oil, pulsing until fine.
- Next, add in avocado, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice, blending until desired texture is achieved.
- Salt mixture to taste before blending once more, then slather over toasted bread.
- Top as preferred, then serve.(Some choose to blend until the spread is smooth, about five minutes, but if you like it chunky, just pulse as needed.)
Recipe and photos courtesy of: Refinery 29
Sources: Huffington Post
