Posts Tagged ‘Avocado’

Cheats Deviled Eggs

Posted 7 Nov, 2010 in Breakfast [ 1 Comment ]

I’m on a mission to minimize the stress in my life. As part of this decision, I have decided to sell my 49cc scooter and commute to work on the train. Riding a scooter is pretty cool, but it’s also an incredibly stressful way to commute to work, especially when you’re riding in the same lane as buses. And it sucks even more when it’s raining outside.

I’ve been on the train for the last 3 weeks and it’s pretty awesome in that I can just sit there for half and hour listening to music or my favorite podcasts. I’m also walking more as it takes about 10 minutes to get to the train station and then another 1o minutes when I get off the train to my work. It works out to about 40 minutes of extra walking a day. Pretty cool way to add some incidental exercise to my week.

The only drawback to the train is that it only arrives every half an hour meaning that I am on a tight schedule in the mornings to get to work on time. Breakfast at home is no longer an option and I have to get creative about breakfast on the go. I am going back to the basics and focusing more on meat, vegetables, fat, and a little bit of fruit in my diet. I do love baking with almond flour and coconut flour but these should be occasional treats rather than daily indulgences.

Boiled eggs have been my go-to snack for a long time. But it can get quite boring. So I started making these Cheats Devilled Eggs. I’m using store bought pesto and avocado instead of the classic version which uses mayonnaise. I have no issues taking shortcuts as saving time is another way to minimize the stress in my life. These eggs keep well in the fridge when wrapped and stored properly. I use a square glass container that perfectly fits 6 egg halves.

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Cheats Deviled Eggs

6 hardboiled eggs (cooled and peeled)
3 tbs avocado
3 tbs store bought pesto
salt and pepper

  1. Cut the eggs in half lengthwise.
  2. Gently scoop out the cooked yokes into a bowl.
  3. Mash the yokes with the avocado and pesto.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add the mixture back to the egg white halves.
  6. Store in a glass

Makes 12 pieces.

Low-Carb Parsnip Sushi

Posted 6 Jun, 2010 in Main Course, Recipes [ 2 Comments ]

I have no regrets about eating low carb, but I do miss Sushi. Sushi is like a healthy version of fast food. I’ve seen some interesting variations of Sushi from cooked chicken to cooked tuna (yuck!) to the classic raw tuna or salmon. My favorite is the classic salmon and avocado with lots of wasabi.

Low carb eating means cutting out the grains. That means no rice. I’ve substituted grated cauliflower for rice in stir-fries but I can’t see it holding up very well in a Sushi recipe.

So I went on-line looking for alternatives. I found this recipe that uses raw parsnip and brazil nuts as a substitute for rice. I didn’t have brazil nuts so I left it out. It still turned out pretty great and tastes pretty close to the real thing.

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Low-Carb Parsnip Sushi

400 grams parsnip, peeled and chopped
juice from 1/2 a lemon
2 tbs apple cider vinegar
7 drops Stevia
salt and pepper to season
4 nori sheets
Fillings of your choice- raw salmon, tuna, sprouts, carrots, avocado, red capsicum.

  1. Process the parsnips, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and salt and pepper to a food processor until its consistency is like that of rice.
  2. Place a nori sheet on a bamboo mat.
  3. Spread the parsnip rice mixture evenly leaving about 1 cm gaps at the top and bottom of the nori sheet.
  4. Lay out your fillings about 1/3 of the way up the sheet.
  5. See this video for instructions on rolling the Sushi.
  6. Slice and enjoy.

Makes 4 rolls.

Chocolate Avocado Smoothie with Coconut

Posted 20 Mar, 2010 in Beverages, Recipes, Summer [ 8 Comments ]

I have been crazy busy at work during the last few weeks.  So busy that I haven’t had much time to take a break or even leave the office.  My job can be quite consuming and I know it’s important for me to take a break to balance myself.  But I don’t always get the opportunity to do this.

When I do work long hours without taking a proper break, I find that I have very little desire to come home and make dinner.  I just want to eat something quick and filling.  Rather than going out for take aways or fast food, I’ve been making myself this Chocolate Avocado Smoothie with Coconut for dinner.

It’s not ideal replacing a sit down meal with a smoothie but sometimes you just don’t have the energy or the time for a proper meal.  This smoothie is a great meal replacement as it is satisfying and healthy.  The frozen avocado and banana gives the smoothie a thick and creamy consistency without the addition of milk. The coconut gives it a nutty taste.

The smoothie also contains chocolate whey protein powder which isn’t whole food but is a good supplement to boost your protein intake.  You can get a good overview on choosing the right whey protein and how it is made at the following links:

I punched in the numbers in Calorieking and it comes out at 334 calories, 18 grams of fat, 25 grams of protein, 13 grams of carbohydrate and 3.9 grams of fiber.

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Chocolate Avocado Smoothie with Coconut

2 cups cold water
1/2 cup ice
1/2 avocado- ripe, peeled, and frozen
1/2 banana- ripe, peeled and frozen
30 grams chocolate whey protein powder
1 tbs cacao powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbs unsweetened dessicated coconut

  1. Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender.
  2. Sprinkle coconut and enjoy.

Makes ~3 cups of a very filling smoothie.