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Parmesan Poached Egg and Avocado Toast

Chris — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 13:57:33 +0000

Try this simple & delicious Parmesan Poached Egg and Avocado Toast treat for a special breakfast … just place the egg on grainy toast and add sliced avocado with shaved parmesan and basil for toppers. Serve this alongside some halved cherry tomatoes and watch everyone smile! Fortunately, this recipe comes together in less than 20 minutes.

Here are the ingredients you’ll need for each serving of special Parmesan Poached Egg and Avocado Toast:

1 tsp white vinegar
2 eggs
2 slices whole grain bread, toasted
1/2 avocado, sliced thinly
Pinch shaved Parmesan cheese
Pinch of sea salt
Fresh cracked pepper
Fresh basil for topping
Halved cherry tomatoes, for serving

Now just follow these easy steps to make delicious Parmesan Poached Egg and Avocado Toast:

1. Heat a cast iron skillet with a few inches of water in it over medium heat. Add white vinegar to the water. When the water comes to a simmer, keep it there and make sure it doesn’t hard boil.

2. Working with the eggs one at a time, crack an egg into a small cup or ramekin and then place the cup near the surface of the hot water and gently drop the egg into the water. With a spatula, nudge the egg whites closer to their yolks to help the egg whites hold together. After about 3 to 4 minutes of cooking time, scoop the egg out with a slotted spoon and let it drain on a folded paper towel.

3. Prepare your toast, and to each piece add 1/4 of an avocado and a poached egg.

4. Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan, sea salt, cracked pepper, and fresh basil.

5. Serve with the fresh halved cherry tomatoes.

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Source: Katrina Abram

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3 Healthy Foods You Should Eat Every Day

maud — Wed, 02 May 2018 18:19:33 +0000

Here are 3 foods (and some substitutes) that you should include in your daily diet, along with suggestions for “pinch hitter” and “home run” recipes and combinations with other healthy foods. In each case there is a description and brief explanation so you understand why the highlighted food is good for you, and how much you should be eating on a daily basis.

1. Tomatoes

There are two things you need to know about tomatoes: Red are the best, because they’re packed with more of the antioxidant lycopene, and processed tomatoes are just as potent as fresh ones, because it’s easier for the body to absorb the lycopene. Studies show that a diet rich in lycopene can decrease your risk of bladder, lung, prostate, skin, and stomach cancers, as well as reduce the risk of coronary artery disease. Aim for 22 mg of lycopene a day, which is about eight red cherry tomatoes or a glass of tomato juice. For the best picks in the produce aisle, click here.

SUBSTITUTES: Red watermelon, pink grapefruit, Japanese persimmon, papaya, guava

FIT IT IN: Pile on the ketchup and Ragú; guzzle low-sodium V8 and gazpacho; double the amount of tomato paste called for in a recipe.

PINCH HITTER: Red and Pink Fruit Bowl > Chop 1 small watermelon, 2 grapefruits, and 1 papaya. Garnish with mint.

Continue on to the next page for another essential food to include in your daily diet …

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Homemade Pico de Gallo Salsa (Video)

Chris — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 17:38:40 +0000

Watch how Laura makes the perfect healthy Mexican salsa to serve with tortilla chips in this video. Lots of chopping, trimming and mincing … then toss it all into a bowl and let the flavors blend together for about 20 minutes before serving.

Here are the ingredients you’ll need for 4-6 servings:

4 Plum Tomatoes, chopped
5 Thin Scallions, Trimmed and finely minced
1 Jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
4 Tbsp of Chopped Fresh Cilantro
Juice of One Fresh Lime
Salt and Pepper, to taste

Laura shows how easy it is to make this delicious salsa in the video, below.

Tip: use this salsa as one of the featured ingredients in this Healthy Taco Salad recipe!

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Source: Laura Vitale