This simple recipe combines avocado with spinach and walnuts, along with some lemon juice and edamame beans, to provide a nutritious meal that aligns with a range of goals.
Avocado is an excellent energy source on a low-carb diet, providing monounsaturated fats and fibre along with vitamins B5, B6, E, K folate, copper and potassium.
The spinach adds a hefty dose of vitamins A and C along with iron, potassium and calcium, while the walnuts add some omega 3, copper and manganese while boosting the protein a little.
Scorecard
- Diet Quality Score = 51%
- Satiety Index Score = 23%
- Protein % = 13%
- P:E ratio = 0.3
Macros
One serving provides 570 calories, 19 g of protein, 50 g of fat, and 10 g of net carbs.
Micros
The Cronometer screengrab below shows the nutrients provided by 2000 calories of this recipe relative to the Optimal Nutrient Intakes.
Ingredients
SERVES 1
- 40 g walnuts halves
- 50 g baby spinach leaves
- 1/4 an avocado, sliced
- 70 g edamame beans, steamed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Place walnuts into a small frying pan and cook over medium heat, shaking the frying pan often, for 3 – 4 minutes or until walnuts are golden and roasted; remove from heat.
- Arrange spinach, avocado and edamame on serving plates.
- Sprinkle over walnuts.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
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