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Pesto and Avocado Smash

Breakfast
Crispy bacon medallions on a layer of smashed avocado and basil pesto, topped with a poached egg or two, makes for a delicious breakfast or lunch.
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Calories597kcal
Carbs44g
Protein34g
Fats31.5g
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Performance Benefits

This recipe would be great on a rest day as it is a great source of each macronutrient.
Health Benefits

Avocados are a great source of unsaturated fat, which help improve blood cholesterol levels.
Expert Tips

Make your own fresh pesto sauce if you have time, and keep it in the fridge to use with a pasta dish for dinner.

Equipment

  • Small pot
  • Small pan
  • Toaster

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Pesto sauce
  • 1 slice Sourdough bread
  • 1/4 Avocado
  • 1/2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 Bacon medallions
  • 1 Egg
1 Serving

Instructions

  • Make the pesto sauce.
  • Bring a pot of water to simmer.
  • Heat some oil on the pan and fry the bacon medallions until slightly crispy.
  • Poach the egg in the hot water.
  • Toast the sourdough bread.
  • Spread the pesto on the toast.
  • Mash the avocado with the back of a fork and add a squeeze of lemon. Spread the avocado onto the toast.
  • Place the bacon and egg on top, sprinkle over some chilli flakes and sea salt. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 597kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 34gFat: 31.5gSaturated Fat: 6.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 16.2mgSodium: 1434mgPotassium: 596mgFiber: 3.7gSugar: 3.3gVitamin A: 9.6ugVitamin C: 5.2mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 4.3mg
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