Easy to prepare, fresh, nutritious lunch options are the friend of women trying to lose pregnancy weight.
Including filling, high protein lunches into your healthy eating plan is a good way to stave off afternoon hunger pangs and snack cravings that usually hit at 3pm.
Mushrooms are high in protein, fibre, iron and vitamin D, and are low in calories, making them the perfect ingredient use in weight loss recipes.
This gluten-free, high protein, vegetarian-friendly recipe for Avocado & Walnut Stuffed Mushrooms is a winner with busy mums because it takes only a few minutes to prepare, is free from artificial ingredients like colours and preservatives.
Ingredients:
- 2 large portabello or flat mushrooms
- Half a medium avocado (80 grams)
- 20 grams crushed walnuts
- Juice of half a lime
Method:
- Place the avocado and lime in a bowl and mash with a fork until soft and smooth, or use a stick blender to ensure a smooth consistency.
- Cut the stems from the mushrooms and discard.
- Place the mushrooms top down under a hot grill and grill for 7-10 minutes until cooked.
- Remove from the grill and top the mushrooms with the avocado mix.
- Scatter the walnuts on top of the avocado and serve immediately.
Serves: 1. Calories per serve: 254
ENJOY xx
