I wanted to start my first recipe post with something delicious and simple, yet it can be pricey if you go out for brunch. It’s the Avocado Smash! I love utilizing organic and locally grown products as much as possible in my cooking. I’m lucky to live near Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and local farms on Long Island.
Many people say avocados taste bland, but they have a distinct flavor. I wouldn’t say I like having an avocado aftertaste, so I’ll add spices to my avocado smash.
Ingredients:
1 ripe avocado (ripe means the skin has changed color from green to black)
4 free-range eggs
2 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/3 teaspoon allspice
pinch of salt
pinch of pepper
1/2 teaspoon of olive oil (I prefer Greek Olive Oil)
pinch of dried red pepper flakes
4 slices of Ezekiel bread or 2 Ezekiel English Muffins
How to Prepare Avocado Smash:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Crack the four eggs into separate small bowls or ramekins. Once the water is at a spot, add the apple cider vinegar and stir it for a few seconds. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Here comes the hard part, mix the water to make a small cyclone in the water. Once you see the cyclone swirl in the water, drop one of the eggs into the cyclone. Use a slotted spoon to continue stirring in a circular motion around the egg. The poached egg will start to whiten. I like my eggs on the runnier side, so I cook my eggs for about 4 minutes. Remove the egg from the water with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel to soak up excess water. Repeat with the other three eggs.
- Cut the avocado in half, lengthwise and not across. If you have never cut an avocado, there’s a massive pit in the center. The point is to cut around the pit and not through it. Once you make your first incision into the avocado, you’ll know where the pit is and just cut around it. Separate the halves. I use a spoon to remove the pit. (I’m not a fan of using the knife to remove the hole, so it’s up to the individual.) I scoop the avocado halves into a bowl. If your avocado has some browning, I usually remove those parts; others eat those parts, too, up to user discretion.
- I add the olive oil, turmeric, allspice, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to the avocado. Here’s the fun part, using a spoon or fork, mash and stir up the avocado. I mash and stir until it’s slightly creamy but still has small chunks.
- Toast up the four slices of Ezekiel bread or English muffins.
- Spread the avocado mash evenly between the four slices of bread. Add the poached eggs to each piece of bread on top of the avocado mash. Sprinkle with some salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Drizzle a little olive oil.
- Serve immediately.
This serves two people, with two slices each. Usually, I do an avocado half per individual. Avocados are great for you and have healthy fats that your body needs, but you must be mindful of your daily intake.
Delicious Final Thoughts
I’ve heard people utilizing avocados for sweeter meals than savory meals. They would replace all the spices and olive oil with honey and a pinch of salt. I haven’t tried it, but it sounds fabulous! If you have tried it, let me know how it tastes! I’m also open to hearing about other avocado smash recipes from you. Let me know your favorite, and I’ll try them out!
Did you enjoy this recipe? Here’s my dumpling recipe to try!
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