Cookin’ on the Beach: Easy Eye-openers

One of the things about being on South Beach for so long is that I’ve noticed a definite shift in my tastes.  Things that I would never have eaten before (like salmon, for instance), I am eating regularly and enjoying.  And although I’m not nearly as daring as some, I have branched out of my comfort zone and am trying recipes with new flavor combinations.  This recipe is one of those.  I’ve had it for a long time but never tried it because, frankly, I thought “ewww.”  But when I made it recently, my reaction was more like “yum.”  Both Matt and I really enjoyed it and I believe it will become a favorite for its yummy flavor, healthful goodness, and ease of preparation.

AVOCADO SCRAMBLED EGGS

Recipe from Taste of Home Quick Cooking Annual Recipes 1999

8 eggs

1/2 C milk

1/2 t salt

1/4 t pepper

1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed

2 T butter or margarine (I use SmartBalance spread or sticks)

6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled (I use turkey bacon)

In a bowl, beat eggs.  Add milk, salt, and pepper; stir in avocado.  In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter.  Add egg mixture; cook and stir gently until eggs are completely set.  Sprinkle with bacon.

Yields: 6 servings

(I adjusted the amount of the ingredients to make only 2 servings.)