Crack an egg or two on top!
Try this tasty and nutritious dish, it’s packed full of healthy fats, protein, fibre and tons of nutrients. Best serve for breakfast, lunch or as a Pre-Workout meal due to the high fat, high protein and Low GI carb content.
What is a pre-workout meal you may ask? Well if you’re trying to reduce body fat and tone up then you would ideally be restricting the amount of High GI Carb’s you are consuming before any physical activity. High GI Carb’s are best consumed after physical activity such as a tough session in the gym, game of squash or even a few hours of gardening. Look out for more info on GI (Glycaemic Index) and nutrition.
View recipe below;
Sauteed Veggies with Avocado & Poached Egg
– INGREDIENTS –
3 tablespoons coconut or extra virgin olive oil
1 medium squash, sliced or diced depending on personal preference.
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 of a medium Chile if you want to add a kick
4 cups of kale (about 1 bunch) thinly sliced
1-2 pastured egg
1/2 ripe avocado slice for garnish
– HOW TO PREP AND COOK-
Firstly heat a large pan over medium-high heat.
Add the coconut or olive oil and once hot, sauté the squash for 3 minutes on a medium heat, stirring occasionally, until soft.
Stir in the garlic and chile, cook until fragrant and then add the kale and 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and let steam for 2 minutes before using tongs to toss the vegetables in the pan.
While the vegetables cook, get the eggs on! you can either lightly fry, pouch or boil these then once ready its time to plate up. Veggies in the middle of the plate, followed by the eggs on top and avocado sliced and garnish on the side.
Bon Appétit 🙂