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Pesto Eggs and Avocado Toast
Lunch, BreakfastThis dish is quick, easy and simply delicious. The zesty avocado works perfectly with the salty pesto fried eggs and is a great way to start your day. It has a good amount of carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats, making it a meal you can enjoy pre or post-training!
Calories563kcal
Carbs49g
Protein24.5g
Fats30g
For Exercise DayPerformance Benefits
This meal has a great combination of all the macronutrients; protein, fats and carbohydrates. This balance helps provide sustained energy throughout the day, keeping you fuelled and focused. The eggs are a fantastic source of high-quality protein, which is vital for muscle repair and growth post-exercise.
Health Benefits
Eggs contain essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin D, vitamin B12, choline, selenium and phosphorus. These play important roles in bodily functions such as bone health, brain function and metabolism. Avocadoes are a source of healthy fats that lower 'bad' LDL cholesterol and promote healthy heart functioning.
Expert Tips
A drizzle of hot sauce is the perfect accompaniment to this dish if you like a spicy punch to your breakfast!
Equipment
- Non-stick pan
- Toaster
Ingredients
- 2 slices Sourdough Bread
- ½ Avocado (peeled and mashed)
- 1 tsp Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 pinch Salt
- ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tsp Basil Pesto
Serving
Instructions
- Peel and mash up the avocado on a plate.
- Add lime juice, salt and garlic powder to the avocado and mix everything together.
- Toast the slices of bread.
- To make the pesto fried eggs, first heat the pesto on a non-stick frying pan for approximately 30 seconds, as the pesto can burn easily.
- When hot, crack the eggs into the pan and fry for approx. 3 minutes or until they are cooked to your liking.
- To assemble, spread the avocado mash evenly onto the toast. Add one egg on each slice of bread and finish with some pepper on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 563kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 24.5gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 6.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 13.6gTrans Fat: 0.0578gCholesterol: 400mgSodium: 859mgPotassium: 625mgFiber: 5.5gSugar: 1.7gVitamin A: 178ugVitamin C: 2.6mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 2.6mg
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