{"id":9001,"date":"2022-04-19T10:43:12","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T10:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/durban\/?p=9001"},"modified":"2022-06-08T15:05:22","modified_gmt":"2022-06-08T15:05:22","slug":"i-love-avos-for-life-honey-roast-autumn-veg-with-avocado-dressing-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/durban\/i-love-avos-for-life-honey-roast-autumn-veg-with-avocado-dressing-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Avocados for Life: Honey Roast Autumn Veg with Avocado Dressing Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"

A plant-based diet means different things to different people. But for everyone, avocados are a health and happiness go-to!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Whether you\u2019re strictly vegan, a version of vegetarian or are simply trying to eat more plant than animal products, avocados add that element of richness, creaminess and a sense of luxury to meals.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Avocados can be used in both sweet and savoury cooking \u2013 substitute butter for mashed avocado on a 1:1 ratio in all your baking and it still comes out a treat! Or use it to make vegan basics \u2013 avocado easily replaces the egg in mayonnaise and other emulsified sauces.<\/p>\n

They can be the star, like an al-fresco lunch of avocado halves filled with a caprese of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil, spritzed with balsamic; or a jewel-like topping for everything from vegetarian chilli to sushi. And let\u2019s not forget guacamole \u2013 every food\u2019s best friend!<\/p>\n

Various studies have shown that eating a plant-based diet \u2013 and yes, that does mean avocados in your daily meal plan \u2013 can help reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancers and may even have a positive impact on emotional wellbeing. And here we were thinking it was just the delicious, satisfying flavour of avocados that made us smile!<\/p>\n

Luckily the South African avocado season is now in full swing and will run up until November. Look out for green-skinned varieties of Fuerte, Edranol, Ryan, Reed and Pinkerton, which remain green when ripe \u2013 the stalks come away easily to indicate ripeness, so please don\u2019t squeeze \u2013 and the dark-skinned Hass, Maluma Hass and Lamb Hass, which turn an amazing purple-black to show they are table and toast ready.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re yet to experience the versatility of avocados, try the Guacamole Tagliatelle or Honey Roast Autumn Veg with Avocado Dressing below. You\u2019ll be hooked!<\/p>\n