Avocado Sweet Pea Toast
David and I had never been married before and we finally tied the knot 3 years and 2 ½ years ago… What? That’s right, we got married twice; the first was the legal part and the second was the ceremony which took place in Mexico. We rented a gorgeous villa by the ocean and the weather was impeccable; sunny all day with a nice breeze and a stunning full moon at night. As foodys, we were picky about the menu; the hors d’oeuvres were light and flavorful, the main course spectacular and so was our cake. Later on, we had fireworks, games, great music, and more food at the end of the night. Let’s put it this way… it was magical!
The next morning, we were on the beach with our friends and family and of course, everyone was raving about how perfect the wedding was. Our friends from San Francisco came to the beach after breakfast and once they congratulated us for the spectacular day, she told me what she made that morning and how to make it. When we returned home, I made it. It was good but I had to put my little twist on it to bring it a notch higher in the flavor department…
This featured recipe is so delicious! It’s Avocado Sweet Pea Toast! It’s the type of breakfast you feel good about. It’s healthy and tasty plus quick and easy to make. From start to finish, it takes 15 minutes to enjoy this incredible meal… not bad!
Where mine differs from hers is I add small sweet peas to it as well as roasted red peppers and lime zest. I also use a very small clove of garlic just to add some flavor to it without being overpowering. When it’s time to serve, I sprinkle on some smoked paprika over the poached eggs… yum! All these added ingredients make this Avocado Sweet Pea Toast so delish!
Another thing I do differently is to butter my bread slices and toast them in a panini press for about 2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Other methods that can be used are a regular skillet or the oven under the broiler – keep an eye on them as they can burn fast. The easiest is obviously the toaster and in this case, don’t butter the slices beforehand.
One big ripe avocado is plenty for 2 people but when I filmed the recipe, mine were quite small so I had to use 2 instead. If you’re not familiar with how to prep them or if your fruit is not ripe enough, click on these links to learn more… How to Prepare an Avocado and Speed Up Avocado Ripening – How to
Avocado Sweet Pea Toast is a nutritious way to start your day but it can also be enjoyed for lunch or as a light dinner along with a green salad. Packed with vitamins, healthy fats and fiber, this is certainly a recipe you want to add to your folder for those days when you want to feel exceptionally good about what you eat…
Bon Appétit!
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– Apple Cheese Soufflés
– Eggs Benny Poutine
– Breakfast Quinoa Cereal with Mixed Berries
– Pancetta Vegetable Frittata
– Breakfast Casserole
– Healthy Homemade Granola
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Avocado Sweet Pea Toast
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Ingredients
- 1 large ripe avocado, stone removed and diced tips & tricks
- 1/2 cup frozen small peas, thawed
- 1 tbsp. roasted red peppers, finely chopped tips & tricks
- 1/2 tbsp. fresh basil leaves, finely chopped tips & tricks
- 1 small clove garlic, pressed
- 1/2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice tips & tricks
- 1/2 tsp. lime zest
- 1/8 tsp. ground Himalayan pink salt, or to taste
- 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
- 2 large slices bread, 1/2-inch thick
- 2 tbsp. butter, or as needed tips & tricks
- 2 large free-range eggs, poached
- 1/8 tsp. smoked paprika
Directions
- In a bowl, combine avocado, peas, roasted red peppers, basil, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, ground sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Mash the ingredients together until very well blended; taste and adjust if necessary.
- Butter two large slices of bread making sure to cover the entire surface and place them, buttered side down, in a panini press – alternatively use a skillet or in the oven under broil. Spread more butter on top.
- Grill them on medium heat until brown, about 2 ½ minute; flip and toast the other side and remove from the heat.
- To assemble the toast; spoon the avocado mixture on, dividing it between the two slices, and spread it out evenly.
- Place one poached egg on each toast, lightly sprinkle on some smoked paprika and serve immediately.
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