This is the closest I have come to finding green eggs that are not just not off putting, but delicious. Dr. Seuss’ “Green Eggs and Ham” is all about trying new things, and discovering in the end that weird items can be pretty tasty. Eggs, avocado and tomatoes is one of my favorite quick meal combinations. Usually I slice it all up and throw it in a bowl but this is a nice, and surprisingly easy way to mix it up. I kept the salsa very mild and simple but the more adventurous breakfasters could add in some jalapeno or other spicy peppers. I added in some millet to make it extra filling but quinoa or brown rice would be nice too.
Green Eggs with Fresh Tomato Salsa
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Serves: 2-4
INGREDIENTS:
- Eggs
- 2 avocados
- 4 eggs
- paprika to sprinkle
- sea salt and pepper to sprinkle
- Salsa
- 1 medium tomato finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon red onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
- sea salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Halve the avocado and twist to separate. The pit will probably stick in one side so pry it out. The existing hole will not be big enough to fit a whole egg so you will have to remove about 2 tablespoons from each side, depending on how big your eggs are (save it to add back into the meal at the end, in the salsa if you want). Carefully nestle the avocado halves into tight fitting dish- it is important that they stay securely in place so the egg doesn’t slip out. Crack the eggs into the avocado holes and bake for 15-25 minutes. While baking mix together all the salsa ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle cooked eggs lightly with paprika, sea salt and pepper and scoop them out of the skins once cool enough and serve.
- Note on finding the perfect avocado- the skin should be mostly black and it should be firm but soft enough to press in a bit. If that sounds confusing, it should be softer than an apple but firmer than a marshmallow, kind of like a ripe nectarine or plum (also pit fruits). Another secret test is to flick off the small brown stem on the top, if it is green like the picture below then it should be perfect. If it is brown then the avocado is overripe and will have lots of brown spots inside.
