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Simple Avocado on Toast Breakfast
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This
recipe for Simple Avocado on Toast Breakfast
comes from Thomasina Miers and has been reproduced courtesy
of www.deliciouslyhealthyavocados.co.uk
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Thomasina
Miers at
Aldeburgh Food Festival
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Many Brits avoid avocados because they wrongly believe
them to be a bad ‘fatty’ food. But it is time
to dispel those myths - because in reality they contain
‘healthy’ monounsaturated fats that actually
help to lower cholesterol levels.
The fruits also contain the protein tryptophan, which
boosts levels of serotonin, the chemical in the brain
that promotes good mood, happiness and a sense of wellbeing.
That is not to mention the high content of Vitamin E,
antioxidants and other oils for great physical health
inside and out. It explains why they’re used as
a very healthy alternative to butter in Chile!
With the first Avocado Week 2009 upon us (19th to 25th
October), why not take advantage of this nutritious
fruit with a quick and easy avocado recipe.
In celebration of Avocado Week, winner of MasterChef
2005 and restaurant owner Thomasina Miers has developed
an exciting range of delicious avocado recipes suitable
for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Cooking notes on avocados
- Avocados
should be eaten when they are soft.
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Check when you are buying them for ripeness by gently
squeezing them at the tips – they should yield
a little to the pressure of your fingers.
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They are often sold before they are ripe so if you
want to eat them quickly store them in a brown paper
bag with a banana somewhere warm. The enzymes in the
banana will make the avocados ripen much more quickly.
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On no accounts keep them in the fridge. A window sill
that gets some sunshine or an airing cupboard is ideal.
For more information visit www.deliciouslyhealthyavocados.co.uk
"This is the simplest, most restorative breakfast,
packed full of energy and goodness and delicious to
book. It is perfect if you have had a big night out."
 Ingredients
for Simple Avocado on Toast Breakfast
2
avocados
2
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Juice
of 1 lime
A
little splash of Worcestershire sauce
4
slices of sour dough/rye bread
Salt
and pepper
Small
bunch of basil, roughly chopped
2
sweet tomatoes, roughly chopped
How
to make Simple Avocado on Toast Breakfast
- Mash
the avocado with a fork to a rough puree, adding the
olive oil, lime juice, and Worcestershire sauce as
you go.
- Season
with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toast
the bread, drizzle a little olive oil over each piece
then spread over the avocadoes.
- Sprinkle
with basil and the diced tomatoes.
Serves
4
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