Smashed Avo With Quinoa & Sauteed Greens

The Food Matters Team THE FOOD MATTERS TEAM

Protein, healthy fats and slow-releasing carbohydrates make this an excellent breakfast!

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado, peeled, halved and pitted
  • 1/4 red onion finely diced
  • Handful cilantro (coriander)
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • Sea salt to taste

GREENS

  • 1 handful kale
  • 1 handful spinach or chard
  • 1 handful soft herbs (parsley, mint, basil)
  • Coconut oil or butter for frying

SERVE WITH

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa

Method

  1. Heat a small amount of coconut oil or butter in the pan and toss in the greens. Saute on a medium heat until soft.
  2. In a bowl mix together the avocado, onion, cilantro, cayenne, lemon and add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Toss the cooked quinoa in with the greens to heat slightly. To serve, place the greens and quinoa mix on the plate and top with the smashed avo.