By now you probably know that we’re girls who have countless love affairs with far too many foods to count (some may say some of our favorite foods are a bit, well, strange, but we prefer to call them “unique.” ☺ Red cabbage, anyone?). And although we’re identical twin sisters, Lyssie fell first– hard and fast for turmeric, and she started experimenting with it immediately. Don’t get us wrong, Tammy wasn’t dragging her feet so far behind drooling over our love, but Lyssie was the first to try turmeric and whip up an egg salad with it using a creamy avocado. After all, who doesn’t want a delicious, go-to, healthy lunch, snack, barbecue food or weeknight dinner that hits the spot and fights inflammation? These twins do!
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This delish dish is also nutrient packed. Here are a few reasons you can feel great about enjoying it:
Turmeric – it’s been getting lots of props for it’s anti-inflammatory benefits. Chronic inflammation is associated with chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
- Contains curcumin, a superstar when it comes to its’ anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential.
- Is linked to improved brain function and combats degenerative brain diseases.
- Has been shown to reduce the growth of cancer tumors and aid in the death of cancer cells.
- Combats arthritis.
- Improves the lining of the blood vessels and lowers your risk of heart disease.
Eggs are one of the easiest ways to seamlessly add this anti-inflammatory wonder to your life. You can try simply sprinkling some in your eggs, or check out our 5-Minute Turmeric Golden Milk for another yummy way to reap it’s benefits.
Easy Turmeric Avocado Egg Salad
Makes 3 servings (1/2 cup each)
Ingredients:
- 8 hardboiled eggs (4 with the yolks removed)
- 1 medium avocado
- 5 tablespoons Greek low-fat yogurt
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 3 (85g) radishes, chopped
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
Directions:
- Chop up the egg whites and yolk for the salad.
- Mash avocado in a bowl. Add the cilantro, turmeric, radishes, lemon juice, and egg whites. Thoroughly mix and serve on whole grain bread or a bed of lettuce.
- 8 hardboiled eggs, 4 with the yolks removed
- 1 medium avocado
- 5 tablespoons Greek low-fat yogurt
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 3 (85g) radishes, chopped
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- Chop up the egg whites and yolk for salad.
- Mash avocado in a bowl. Add cilantro, turmeric, radishes, lemon juice, and egg whites. Thoroughly mix and serve on whole grain bread or a bed of lettuce.
Nutrition Facts per serving (salad only):
260 calories; 16g fat; 4 g saturated fat; 195 mg sodium; 500 mg potassium; 13 g carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 5 g sugar; 20 g protein
Nutrition Facts per Open-faced sandwich (salad on one slice whole wheat bread)
350 calories; 17g fat; 4 g saturated fat; 365 mg sodium; 500 mg potassium; 31 g carbohydrates; 6 g dietary fiber; 8 g sugar; 24 g protein
Fun Fact: Want to increase your absorption of curcumin/ turmeric? Enjoy it with black pepper! One of our fave ways to get the magical combo: Sprinkling turmeric and pepper on eggs!
