Get your fill of healthy fats with these five variations of stuffed avocados.
INGREDIENTS
1 - avocado
Toppings as desired (see directions)
DIRECTIONS
BREAKFAST
Halve avocado vertically, remove pit. Fill with 2 tablespoons scrambled eggs, 1 tablespoon crumbled bacon, 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese and garnish with chives.
POKE SALAD
Halve avocado vertically, remove pit. Fill with 1/4 cup mild or spicy poke salad and garnish with black and/or white sesame seeds, toasted.
SOUTHWEST
Halve avocado vertically, remove pit. Fill with 2 tablespoons shredded, cooked chicken, 1 tablespoon canned black beans, drained and rinsed, 1 tablespoon finely chopped mango, 2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro leaves. Serve with a squeeze of lime and sprinkle with chile-lime seasoning.
BLT
Halve avocado vertically, remove pit. Fill with 2 tablespoons crumbled bacon, 2 tablespoons finely shredded lettuce,4 grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered, and drizzle with mayonnaise.
SMOKED SALMON
Halve avocado vertically, remove pit. Fill with 1/4 cup cottage cheese, 1 ounce lox-style smoked salmon, 4 thin red onion wedges, and garnish with fresh dill. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.