Avocado-asparagus cauliflower toast

Date

06.07.18

CategoryFood

Keep to the green theme by topping with antioxidant-rich pistachios.

“Asparagus is particularly high in glutathione, a detoxifying compound that helps break down carcinogens and free radicals,” says Lauren Blake, RD, a Columbus, Ohio-based recipe developer and founder of Whole Living Lauren. “It also contains asparagine, a natural diuretic, which helps your body release excess fluids and salt. For this reason, this toast is especially beneficial the morning after an indulgent night out.”

Serves 1

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Photography and styling by Julia Gartland

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil

4 asparagus spears, cut into two-inch pieces

1 ripe avocado, pitted and skin-removed

½ lemon, juiced

Sea Salt

Pepper

¼ cup fresh peas

2 tablespoons raw unsalted pistachios, chopped

2 slices cauliflower toast

Directions

In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus and cook until tender, about five minutes; remove from heat and place in an airtight container.

In a small bowl, combine the avocado with lemon juice; season with salt and pepper and mash with a fork until smooth and creamy. Transfer avocado mixture to an airtight container.

Place peas, pistachios, and cauliflower toast in separate containers and store everything in the fridge.