Wellness Fridays – Avocado Toasts

Avocados are packed with potassium, calcium, folic acid, copper and fiber. They are also rich in carotenoids which helps protect the body’s immune system, which is typically much lower following a workout. Hence, they are believed to be a good post workout snack. Avocados are definitely rich in fat but it’s primarily the heart healthy fat.

 

 

Here you will see a few ways to eat your avocados all mashed up !!

 

You will need

1/3 cup red onions, thinly sliced

1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Salt and pepper as per taste

1 avocado , pitted

2 slices whole grain bread, toasted

 

Optional Ingredients

1 boiled egg, sliced

1 small tomato, thinly sliced

 

Directions

Combine onions, lime juice , salt and pepper. Let the onions soften,  about 10 minutes.

In a separate bowl, mash the avocado.

Spread the avocado on toasts.Add onions as topping.

If you want  you can add boiled egg or tomatoes as the final topping.

Serve right away.

 

 

Let me tell you – these toasts are not only a great pre/ post workout snack but also ANYTIME snack.

Which one will be your favorite topping?

Do share in the comments below.