{"id":15252,"date":"2023-04-05T08:00:41","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T06:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/lowveld\/?p=15252"},"modified":"2024-05-30T15:52:33","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T13:52:33","slug":"having-fish-for-easter-add-an-avo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/lowveld\/blog\/2023\/04\/05\/having-fish-for-easter-add-an-avo\/","title":{"rendered":"Having fish for Easter? Add an avo!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Avos are also naturally free from sodium, contribute to increased fruit and vegetable intake, and are a source of potassium.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

You know what goes really well with Easter? Avocados. That\u2019s right, avos are the ideal accompaniment to Easter spreads. No, not because of their Easter egg shape, but because they\u2019re the perfect partner for South Africa\u2019s most loved Easter meal \u2013 pickled fish.<\/p>\n

Buttery avos blend superbly with the subtle Cape Malay curry flavours of pickled fish. This humble dish has been reinvented in recent years, with chefs making subs, tacos and even bunny chow with pickled fish. And here\u2019s the kicker, they\u2019re topping them with avos. Sliced in subs, mashed as guacamole in tacos and diced in bunny chow. So it\u2019s official, avos and pickled fish are a thing!<\/p>\n

But if you like your fish a little less traditional and a little more on-trend, never fear, avos are near! You can enjoy the fish and avo combo in a refreshing Avocado, Salmon Trout & Passionfruit Salad Platter or Fishcakes and Avocado Bahn Mi (Vietnamese subs) \u2013 our two top picks for an Easter menu with a difference.<\/p>\n

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These days, avos and fish are frequently paired together in Mediterranean dishes, which favour heart-healthy fats from olives and olive oil to fatty fish. While not traditionally included in a Mediterranean diet, avos, like olive oil, are high in monounsaturated fats. Avos are often coupled with favourites from the Med such as couscous, pasta, chickpeas, beans and of course, fish.<\/div>\n
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One avocado contains 13 g of healthy monounsaturated fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This may decrease chronic inflammation and oxidative stress, physiological processes linked to Alzheimer\u2019s Disease and mild cognitive impairments.<\/div>\n
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Foods higher in good fats may also lower the risk for depression, anxiety and other mental disorders. Plus their high monounsaturated fat content may help to reduce blood cholesterol levels and lower the risk for heart disease, especially when used to replace the bad saturated and trans fats.<\/p>\n

Recipes compliments of\u00a0The South African Avocado Growers\u2019 Association<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Avocado, salmon trout & passionfruit salad platter<\/strong><\/p>\n

Preparation time:<\/strong>\u00a010 \u2013 15 minutes<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n