Zucchini And Avocado Are The New Healthy Fries

Serves 4 - Preparation: 20 minutes - Cooking: 15 minutes Units per serve Dairy 1 Low-carb vegetables 1 Healthy fats 2 8g carb per serve INGREDIENTS Olive oil spray, for cooking 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika 2 zucchini (unpeeled), cut into 5 mm thick chips 80 g avocado, cut into 4 wedges 25 g flaked almonds, chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped…

ByPennie McCoy07/02/20250Comments

Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink

Guide to the Best Breakfasts in Sydney – Yeah we know you love AVO on toast

It’s unlikely that Bernard Salt could imagine the uproar his comments about avocado on toast would have on a nation - that Millennials owe their lack of house ownership to due to the addictive breakfast qualities of such a seemingly insignificant green-hued fruit. So if you are going to spend close to $20 on this…

ByKaren Lawson30/01/20250Comments

Food & Drink Recipes

Luke Hines: Roasted Pumpkin Wedges With Avocado Dressing And Crunchy Seeds

Ingredients 1 large kent pumpkin (about 2 kg), unpeeled, deseeded and cut into large wedges 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, lightly toasted 1 small handful of coriander leaves 1 lime, cut into cheeks, to serve Avocado dressing 125 ml…

ByLuke Hines17/02/20240Comments

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Pete Evans: Chococado Mousse With Raspberries

Celebrity chef, committed health coach and founder of The Paleo Way, Pete Evans wants to change the lives of everyone around him by encouraging people to enjoy a healthier way of life. Here, Pete gives us a taste of the healthy, sugar-free recipes he dishes out every day. With his chocolate mousse recipe you can turn your…

ByPete Evans15/12/20230Comments

Food & Drink World

Beet Nachos with Chunky Zesty Shepard Avocado Salsa

Avocado on toast or buy a house? While we realise that's not really a legitimate comparison, there are plenty of us in The Carousel office who would choose Avo on toast, every time. What we didn't realise, was the different varieties of avocado that are available throughout the year. OK, maybe it was just me,…

ByShonagh Walker26/06/20230Comments

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From A Smoothie, To Baked Eggs And Chocolate Mousse – Try These 3 Avo Recipes

If you love avocados, try these delicious avo recipes? According to Nutritionist Kristen Beck, “Avocados aren’t just delicious, they are also rich in healthy, good fats. They are packed full of good stuff but they're also versatile and can be used for all types of recipes, from savoury to sweet.” Find Kristen's favourite avocado recipes…

ByAlice Duthie14/03/20230Comments

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Don’t Believe the Avo-Hype: Here’s How To Pick The Perfect Avocados

Avocados are the internet’s favourite fruit. However, its online popularity means there’s also a lot of misinformation out there about the humble and nutritious fruit. The latest was a picture on Instagram claiming to show a genius new test to determine if your fruit is ripe. But sadly, for us Aussies, the hack isn’t true. The…

ByHelen Foster16/06/20220Comments

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Avocado, Watermelon, Pomegranate and Feta Salad

So simple. Try this Avocado, Watermelon, Pomegranate and Feta Salad recipe. Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes INGREDIENTS Juice of 2 limes or 1 lemon 2 tablespoons avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons runny honey 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses or thick balsamic vinegar 4 cups of 1-inch watermelon cubes Flesh of 2 firm ripe avocados, sliced Seeds of 1 pomegranate 75 grams feta,…

ByThe Carousel28/12/20210Comments

Food & Drink

How To Ripen An Avocado In Just 10 Minutes

Avocados are simply the best. But by the time you get to the supermarket you start frantically squeezing all the options and realise that they are all rock hard. Well, fear no more! Here's a fool-proof trick to ripen your avocados in just 10 minutes. EQUIPMENT Baking paper Foil 1 unripe avocado METHOD 1. Preheat…

ByRobyn Foyster28/09/20200Comments

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Australian Avocado’s Avotherapy: It’s All You’ve Avo Wanted

It's true, we Australians love our avocado. Last year alone we managed to consume around 3.5kg of avocado per person, which is good considering how healthy it is for you. Avocados are nutritious, fibrous, jam-packed with vitamins, are healthy fats, can lower cholesterol, help absorb nutrients more easily, are rich in antioxidants, can help…

ByEmeric Brard30/09/20190Comments