Eggs & Avo: The A-list Couple To Watch This World Egg Day

‘Nature’s perfect package’ is the theme of this year’s World Egg Day on 8 October 2021. Beyond the eggcellent egg after which this day was named, we’re casting our focus a little wider to other egg-shaped wonders that are nature’s perfect package and discovered that South African avocados top the list!

Avos and eggs have so much in common: they’re both delicious; they can both be dressed up in gourmet meals or incorporated into simple snacks; they can both be enjoyed exactly as they are, without having to add anything beyond a dash of seasoning; and they are both sources of healthy monounsaturated fats.

Avos and eggs are like nature’s perfect package power couple. They complement each other in every way!

In recipes, creamy avos provide an alternative to those bad fats and add a new twist to all-time family favourites. A source of nutrients and good fats, you can’t go wrong with adding an avo to breakfast. Kickstart your day the avo-egg way with avo, beans, and egg on toast.

Avos and eggs look just as good together by the end of the day as they do first thing in the morning. Want a sassy sundowner snack for these balmy spring nights? Think no further than devilled eggs, with avo replacing the traditional mayo.

In fact, they’re so versatile and so well matched, you can pair eggs and avos in pretty much every meal, throughout the day. Why not do just that, and double up on nature’s perfect packages this World Egg Day.

Avocado deviled eggs

• Serves 6
• Preparation time: 15 minutes
• Cooking time: 10 minutes for hardboiled eggs

Ingredients:

• 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
• 1 small ripe avocado, cubed (reserve a few pieces for garnish)
• 1-2 tablespoons Greek-style yogurt (optional, if a large avo not necessary)
• ½ tablespoon smooth Dijon mustard
• 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Paprika, for sprinkling
• Fresh herbs to garnish (chives or parsley)

Method:

1. Cut each egg in half and remove the yolk. Place the yolks in a medium bowl and refrigerate the whites while you prepare the filling.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the avocado, Greek yogurt (if using), mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Add the egg yolks and mash gently with a fork. For a smoother filling, add the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor and pulse to combine.
4. Spoon the filling into the egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika, and garnish with snipped chives, or finely chopped parsley.

Avocado, eggs and beans on toast

• Serves 2
• Preparation time: 10 minutes
• Cooking time: 10 minutes

Avo and Eggs are the BFFs of the breakfast world. A delicious way to start your day, you can’t go wrong with Adding An Avo to your breakfast.

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pip removed
• 2 slices sourdough toast
• 1 can (410 g) baked beans in tomato sauce or chakalaka baked beans
• 2 fresh eggs, at room temperature 

Method:

1. Peel and de-pip the avo, slice or mash.
2. Boil the eggs for 7 minutes, remove and place into an ice bath to stop the cooking. Peel carefully as they will be soft. (Cook for longer, 8-10 minutes if you prefer firmer egg yolk)
3. Spoon the beans over the toast, top with avo halves or mashed avo and the soft-boiled egg.
4. Season and serve.

For further information and eggs & avo recipes, visit www.avocado.co.za, like @iloveavocadoSA on Facebook, and follow @iloveavossa on Instagram.