Avocado Boats

Anti-Inflammatory. Heart Healthy. Gluten, Dairy, & Soy Free. Low Carb

I eat one of these avocado boats everyday, sometimes two of them a day:) Avocados are an amazing medicinal fruit loaded with heart healthy, monounsaturated fats and fiber. In fact this fruit has 7 grams of fiber per serving which is about 25% of your recommended daily intake. Fiber helps steady blood sugar, decrease cravings for carbs and sugar, and improve digestive function.  

This is a great snack all by itself or a perfect side dish to round out a meal, especially when you load it with additional anti-inflammatory oils, seeds, and herbs.  Scroll down to see suggestions on how to incorporate these beautiful boats into your eating plan...

Avocado Boats (PRINT RECIPE):
Serves 2   (1/2 an avocado = 1 "avocado boat")

Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados
1 tablespoon sesame oil or olive oil
1 tablespoon coconut aminos, gluten free soy sauce, or tamari (optional)
1 tablespoon of sesame seeds or hemp seeds
Dash of salt, pepper, and/or garlic granules
2 tablespoons minced cilantro, basil, or parsley

Directions:

1. Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit.
2. Using a sharp knife, slice the avocados lengthwise into ¼ inch strips, still in the skin.
3. Using a large spoon, carefully scoop out the strips and place them gently onto a small plate.
4. Drizzle the oil and coconut aminos (if using) evenly over each avocado half, then sprinkle with seeds and herbs of choice. 
5. Enjoy as a healthy snack or side dish to breakfast, lunch or dinner.

"Dress up" your avocado boat with the toppings of your choice, here are some of my favorite anti-inflammatory meal combinations and ways to use these delicious boats:

Breakfast:
1 slice Sausage & Sage Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust
1 avocado boat with olive oil, garlic granules, salt, & parsley
1 cup sauteed greens (kale, spinach, chard, dandelion) 

Lunch:
1 serving Crockpot Turmeric Chicken Stew
1 avocado boat with sesame oil, sesame seeds, & cilantro
2 cups mixed greens salad

Dinner:
1 serving Sesame-Ginger Salmon 
1/2 cup black rice
1 avocado boat with sesame oil, sesame seeds & basil
1-2 cups steamed vegetables like broccoli, green beans, or asparagus

Let me know what your favorite combinations are. Enjoy friends!
~Billie

p.s. - If you like meals like these, check out our Anti-Inflammatory Meal Plans