Loading...This recipe is a unique twist on a classic favorite; turning the famous avocado toast inside-out by serving the Fresh, California Avocado as the base and placing toasted breadcrumbs within. Enjoy this dish and it’s health benefits of an excellent source of dietary fiber (29% DV) and a good source of potassium (15% DV). Consuming foods rich in fiber may reduce the risk of heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. Additionally, a diet rich in potassium helps to offset some of the harmful effects that sodium has on blood pressure.
Deviled California Avocados
Total Time:
45min
Cook Time:
15min
Prep Time:
30min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
370
Calories
27
g
Total Fat
8
g
Dietary Fiber
13
g
Protein
24
g
Total Carbs
Ingredients
Serves: 4| 2 | slices | sourdough bread |
| 1 | tsp. | extra virgin olive oil |
| 2 | cloves garlic, peeled | |
| 2 | ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded, peeled and halved | |
| 1/4 | tsp. | lemon juice |
| 1/4 | tsp. | kosher salt |
| 1/8 | tsp. | coarse black pepper |
| 1 | cup | Egg Salad (see make ahead recipe below) |
| 2 | Tbsp. | roasted and salted pumpkin seeds, chopped |
| 2 | tsp. | nutritional yeast |
| 1/8 | tsp. | smoked paprika, or more to taste |
| 2 | Tbsp. | edible flowers, for garnish (optional) |
| Egg Salad Ingredients Yields: 1 cup | ||
| 4 | hardboiled eggs, de-shelled and chopped | |
| 2 | Tbsp. | chopped parsley |
| 2 | Tbsp. | minced chives |
| 1/4 | tsp. | lemon zest |
| 1/2 | tsp. | lemon juice |
| 1 | tsp. | extra virgin olive oil |
| 1/4 | tsp. | kosher salt, or to taste |
| 1/2 | tsp. | coarse black pepper, or to taste |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F and brush sourdough bread with olive oil.
- Once oven is heated, toast bread until crunchy, about 15 minutes.
- While bread is still warm, rub 1 garlic clove on each toasted bread and let cool.
- Once cool, add toasted bread to a food processor or smash in a plastic bag with a rolling pin, to create breadcrumbs. Set aside until ready to assemble.
- Season each avocado half with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Divide the Egg Salad equally between each avocado half, filling them where the seed was.
- Top the stuffed avocados by sprinkling with breadcrumbs, chopped pumpkin seeds, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, and finish with edible wildflowers.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 370
Total Fat 27 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 45 g
Unsaturated Fat g
Polyunsaturated Fat mg
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Protein 13 g
Total Carbs 24 g
Cholesterol 180 mg
Sodium 480 mg
Potassium mg
Total Sugar 2 g
Vitamin A 22 mcg; Vitamin C 14 mg; Calcium 65 mg; Iron 3 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 149 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.26 g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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