Healthy Egg and Avocado Brunch Recipe for Easter
Story and image by Dana Shultz for DietsInReview.com
Kids are sure to be scavenging for Easter eggs this weekend, which means they'll probably end up with baskets - and stomachs - full of Peeps, chocolate bunnies, Cadbury eggs and the like. But that doesn't mean you have to count the whole day a wash when it comes to their diet, or yours.
As parents, one way we can make this a healthier Easter holiday is by serving our families a healthy breakfast or brunch before the day's activities commence. Instead of letting the little ones dig right into their jumbo bag of jelly jeans, sit them down for a nutritious, balanced meal.
One of the best ways to fill kids up on something healthy is make it fun *and* pack it with protein. Thankfully, this dish meets both of these requirements.
It's an egg in an avocado, and besides being incredibly simple in preparation, it's also surprisingly healthy. One egg provides close to 12 grams of protein and 113 mg of choline - an important nutrient for brain function and overall health. And half of one avocado also packs a healthy punch with 5 grams of satisfying monounsaturated fats and tons of antioxidants to fight free radicals in our body.
Because the dish has such a playful appearance, your kids are sure to love this egg in a basket-like treat.
To prepare, simply preheat your oven to 425 degrees and place a cast-iron or non-stick skillet in the middle rack. Then, cut a medium-to-large ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and using a spoon, scoop out a little bit more of the avocado to make more room for the egg.
Next, carefully remove the heated pan from the oven and crack a small egg into the hole of the avocado, reserving a small amount of the white if it looks like it will overflow. Then season as desired, place the skillet back in the oven, and cook until the egg white is completely cooked. Depending on how done you want your yolk, this should take about 10-15 minutes.
Tip: If you're short on time, cover the skillet with an oven-safe lid to speed the cooking process.
Once the egg is done, serve alongside fruit salad, toast or a whole wheat tortilla with salsa for a little south-of-the-border flare, and dig in! You and your family are sure to enjoy this fun, healthy treat this Easter and beyond.
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