avocado on toast

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A great brunch or afternoon snack is avocado on toast with a side of tomatoes. It’s easy to make and so, so delicious! I don’t usually measure out the ingredients for this; however, I’ll list the steps for you. And a side of tomatoes with sea salt adds just the right amount of acid. Enjoy!

cube 1 ripe avocado
drizzle with extra virgin olive oil (approximately 1 tsp)
add sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
mash ingredients together (do not blend smooth)
spoon onto toast

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veggie medley & couscous

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With all of the delicious holiday candies and baked goods at our fingertips, a break from such caloric foods is always refreshing. Here is an easy vegetable dish to enjoy. I like adding a fried egg for protein and the yolk adds a nice flavor to the couscous.

4 brussels sprouts
6 baby carrots
1 small sweet onion
1/4 red pepper
1/4 green pepper
6 baby bok choy leaves
4-6 baby broccoli

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 tbsp Trader Joe’s South African Smoke 
2-3 eggs
1 cup couscous

Step 1:
Preheat oven to 350°. Prep all vegetables.

Step 2:
Add spices and EVOO, mix well in an iron skillet.

Step 3:
Roast in oven for 30 minutes, stir once.

Step 4:
Prepare couscous 10-15 minutes before vegetables are finished.

Step 5:
Fry egg. Plate vegetables over couscous and top with fried egg.

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