Kumara and Avocado Smash

This is the ultimate balanced lunchtime meal. Wholefood carbohydrate (kumara), avocado (healthy fat) and egg (protein) and its pretty quick and easy to whip up on a busy Saturday.

Recipe adapted from https://www.bepure.co.nz/blogs/news/avocado-smash-on-kumara-stack

RECIPE

Ingredients (Serves 4, GF, DF)

  • 2 medium to large red kumara, cut into 2cm slices

  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil

  • 1/2 cup frozen peas

  • 2 medium avocados

  • 1 lemon

  • pinch salt and pepper

  • 8 eggs (free range if possible)

  • 1 tablespoon white white vinegar

  • 2 cups spinach

  • fresh coriander


    Directions

  1. For the kumara stack, preheat the oven to 200C on fan bake.

  2. Arrange kumara on a lined baking tray, and spread the olive oil around.

  3. Pop the kumara in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.

  4. For the avocado smash, place peas into a small bowl, cover with hot water and leave to sit for 5 minutes.

  5. Place the avocados, drained peas, 1 tablespoon olive oil, a squeeze of half a lemon, coriander, a pinch of salt and pepper, and mash together with a fork or pop in food processor.

  6. For the eggs, fill a medium-sized pot with at least 5cm of water and bring to a simmer. Crack each egg open, and slowly tip into the simmering water, allowing them to cook for 3-4 minutes. Adding a splash of vinegar may help keep the eggs together.

  7. To serve, place three slices of kumara on each plate. Layer with avocado smash, followed by two eggs and spinach and corainder to serve.

    ENJOY!

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