{"id":19486,"date":"2024-05-20T16:00:08","date_gmt":"2024-05-20T14:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/?p=19486"},"modified":"2024-05-28T16:13:47","modified_gmt":"2024-05-28T14:13:47","slug":"versatile-avocados-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/blog\/2024\/05\/20\/versatile-avocados-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Versatile avocados!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Green and dark-skinned avocados are available in South Africa almost all year round and the good news is that whichever colour avo you choose, they\u2019re all equally delicious and nutritious!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Remember that green-skinned avos remain green when ripe, while the dark-skinned avos turn purple-black when ready to eat \u2013 so please don\u2019t squeeze! Even though avocados may vary in colour, shape and size, they are all a source of nutrients and can be included as part of a healthy eating plan.<\/p>\n<p>Avocados are one of the most versatile fruits around. It\u2019s not hard to see why \u2013 they can be mashed, diced, sliced and pur\u00e9ed for everything from guacamole; salads; pizza toppings; sandwich and wrap fillings; soups; snacks and dips; and even ice-cream.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re great for breakfast, lunch, supper and dessert, as well as in between snacks for when you\u2019re on the move. And with zero preparation time involved, they\u2019re ultra-convenient, and quick and easy to prepare no matter what dish you\u2019re making. It really couldn\u2019t be easier!<\/p>\n<p>If that\u2019s not enough reason to add an avo, did you know that avocados are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>high in energy<\/li>\n<li>high in heart healthy fats<\/li>\n<li>high in vitamin K<\/li>\n<li>high in biotin<\/li>\n<li>cholesterol free<\/li>\n<li>sodium free<\/li>\n<li>a source of fibre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Avocados can form part of a successful energy-controlled diet for weight management. The healthy monounsaturated fats found in avocados give a feeling of fullness, which reduces the temptation to overeat or binge on less healthy foods<\/p>\n<p>The multiple health benefits and numerous ways you can \u2018add an avo\u2019 to pantry staples or leftovers to create affordable family meals, makes avocados a fantastic value-for-money option.<\/p>\n<p>So, no matter what you\u2019re planning for your next meal always add an avo; whether on the side, on top or inside \u2013 green-skinned or dark-skinned \u2013 for double the deliciousness!<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy the South African avocado season and put a delicious new spin on \u00a0pantry favourite adding an avo to sardines\u2026<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1285119\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1285119\" style=\"width: 420px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1285119\" src=\"https:\/\/caxtondigital.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/2024\/05\/Sardines-and-atchar-on-toast-TOP-2-420x280.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"420\" height=\"280\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1285119\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image supplied by the South African Avocado Growers Association.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Toast with Sardines, Avo and Atchar <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Serves 2<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparation time:<\/strong> 20 minutes<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cooking time:<\/strong> 5 minutes<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 avocados, chopped<\/li>\n<li>Zest and juice of 1 lemon<\/li>\n<li>30 ml (2 tbsp) avocado or olive oil\u00a0+ extra<\/li>\n<li>30 ml (2 tbsp) water<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd x 400 g jar atchar<\/li>\n<li>120 g tin sardines, drained<\/li>\n<li>2 slices bread of your choice, toasted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Make the avo mayo by blitzing half of the avocado, 45 ml (3 tbsp) of the lemon juice, oil and water until smooth. Season with salt.<\/li>\n<li>Heat the atchar in a frying pan on medium high until warmed through.<\/li>\n<li>Carefully open the sardines and remove the bones, if you like. Add to the pan and spoon over atchar to warm. Take care not to break the sardines.<\/li>\n<li>Drizzle the bread with extra oil. Spread with the avo mayo and top with the atchar sardines.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Combine the remaining avo with the rest of the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon over the sardines. Scatter with lemon zest.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Content and images supplied by the <a href=\"https:\/\/avocado.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-target=\"_blank\">South African Avocado Growers Association<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Green and dark-skinned avocados are available in South Africa almost all year round and the good news is that whichever colour avo you choose, they\u2019re all equally delicious and nutritious! 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