I remember the utter aversion I had towards avocados a few years back. Seeing my mom eat it with a spoon used to repulse me. A few years later, when my roommate did it, I still found it gross. And then one day I tried avocado hosomakis.
It did take me a few attempts, but that’s how I was finally able to get used to the taste and texture. I say “get used to”, but in fact I’ve become the weirdo who can’t get enough of avocado sandwiches and avocado toast.
If you’re only feeding one person, use only half an avocado.
Which is why I’m sharing one of my go-to recipes with you today. I eat it for breakfast, for lunch, for supper, as a healthy snack. Basically whenever I’m too lazy to cook or need a quick avocado fix! And you don’t even need a food processor to make this lightspeed recipe, just a bowl and a fork will do the trick.
So I’m giving you my basic combination here, but you could for example add fresh lime juice and cilantro to get a Mexican-style spread that would go deliciously with old-style corn chips!
I try to keep avocados on hand for when I’m short on ideas or time to cook. Let’s just say that my healthy spread has come in handy quite a few times!
How about you, what’s your favourite way to enjoy avocado? If you try this recipe, make sure to snap a picture and share it on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #valgourmandises. I wanna see your creations! :)
Basic avocado toasts
Ingredients
- 6 plain brown rice cakes or crackers, or wholegrain bread
- 6 local cherry tomatoes cut in 4 (or 1 large fresh tomato, sliced)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Sri Racha or other spicy sauce
- Pinch or turmeric and Cayenne
- Garnish: hempseeds nutritional yeast, fresh herbs
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mash the avocado. Add all the ingredients and mix well with a fork, leaving some chunks if wanted.
- Divide on 4 slices of wholegrain bread, or 6 rice cakes. Top with tomatoes and sprinkle with hempseeds and nutritional yeast.
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