Avocados have risen in popularity for the past several years here in North America. The most common type of avocado that is widely available is the Hass. It has a thicker skin, ripes slowly and keeps for long in the fridge or counter top.

It is also considered one of the superfoods since it contains a lot of nutrients and health benefits. Some of it would be for keeping a healthy heart, weight control and protection against certain cancer to name a few.

I learned to eat avocado in a savory way since we moved here to the Northeast. If you don’t know people in Asia eat avocados as a dessert or as a sweet mainly. My family loves to eat avocados for breakfast usually served on toast. I wanted to find other interesting ways to serve it and I came across this.

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First, cut your avocado in half and remove pit. Scoop out some of the flesh from its center so that it’s large enough to accommodate an egg. Lay these on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Gently place the egg in it’s center. Bake in a 450F oven for 10-12 minutes until just set. Make sure to watch it if you like your yolks runny. Remove from oven and sprinkle with parsley or cilantro on top. I served this with some whole wheat raisin bread and country ham.

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