BAKED AVOCADO

This recipe is great straight from the oven, or in a packed lunch, says Laura Butlin-Policarpo

I’m always looking for food that is quick to make and travel friendly. I like to know what I’m eating, I’m conscious of reducing my food waste and if I’m eating mostly home cooked food, I can also reduce my single use plastic consumption.

This recipe requires few ingredients, often I have most to hand and it could be used for any meal depending on your preference. It’s high in good fats and protein and could be eaten as is or served with salad and sweet potato. Whilst it tastes great straight from the oven, I’m a huge fan of these baked avocados in a packed lunch too. Mix them up and switch the smoked salmon out for crumbled feta or some streaky bacon. (Tip: precook the bacon first)

Serves 1

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe avocado

• 2 slices of smoked salmon

• 2 eggs

• Chilli flakes

• Chopped herbs, I like chives or dill

Steps:

1. Pre-heat your oven to 190C fan

2. Half your avocado and remove the stone.

3. Scoop some of the avocado from the middle to widen, this will be filled. (Add this to another meal … or eat it while you cook!)

4. Lay strips of smoked salmon over this area.

5. Crack the eggs into a glass; carefully place a yolk in each avocado half.

6. Fill the rest of the gap with the egg white – it probably won’t all fit.

7. Place in the oven till the eggs are set to your liking – roughly 15 minutes.

8. Top with chilli flakes and chopped herbs.

9. Enjoy!

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