Avocado Superfood Burger (VG + GF)

I didn't used to like avocados - I cannot really explain why, but I think I found them 'too rich' and 'too creamy' to my liking. But only until I discovered the numerous uses and benefits of avocados. Nowadays, a day won't pass without me having this strange green deliciousness included in one of my meals!

Avocados are a nutrient-dense (believe it or not) fruit that contains lots of vitamins and minerals. Avocados can improve your heart's function and support the digestive health, skin, hair and eyes.

MAKES: 2 serving

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

TOTAL = 30 min

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Avocado

• 2 slice of GF Bread

• 1 small Leek

• 1/2 yellow Onion

• Maple syrup

• 2 veggie burgers of your choice (mine was quinoa burger)

• 2 slices of vegan Cheese

• 1 Tomato

• handful of Alfa Alfa Sprouts

• 6 Mushrooms

• 1 Garlic clove

• 1 tsp parsley

• Olive oil

• Pink Himalayan Salt to taste

Optional:

• homemade black bean hummus

• homemade tahini dressing

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LET's DO THIS: 

For the mushrooms: pre-heat some coconut oil in a non-stick pan, add crushed garlic and let sauté for 3 minutes. Meanwhile slice the mushrooms, and then add them to the pan with some parsley. Sauté for 5 minutes of more.

For the onions: pre-heat some coconut oil in a non-stick pan and meanwhile slice the leeks and onion, then add them to the pan when the oil is hot. Add a little drizzle or maple syrup and sauté until soft and brown.

For the homemade black-bean hummus: blend together cooked (or from a jar) black beans, tahini, garlic, lemon, salt, black pepper, garlic and dark chocolate in a blender.

for the tahini dressing: whisk together some tahini, water, unsweetened plant based milk or plain yogurt, lemon, nutritional yeast, salt and black pepper.

Layer and serve as shown on the pictures or as ever you wish!

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Avocado

Is high in fat but has NO cholesterol! These avocado's healthy fats (essential Omega 3's and 6's) are necessary for a healthy metabolism and they also help to lubricate the intestines, moisten dry lungs, soothe the joints, moisturise dry hair, skin and nails. Moreover avocados are packed with vitamins, minerals and even complete proteins.

Did you know? Avocado is actually a fruit!

Mushroom

Mushrooms have an earthy taste, hence they have the ability to keep you grounded as well as to calm your nervous system. In Ayurveda mushrooms are considered tamasic (meaning they make your consciousness sleepy).

Did you know? Raw mushrooms are almost indigestible. I suggest you always cook your mushrooms before eating them.

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AYURVEDA:

Kapha food 

   - Element - earth + water

   - Energy - cold + moist 

✓ recommended for Pitta and Vata types

✗ aggravates Kapha dosha types

DISCOVER YOUR DOSHA

We are each a mix & a match of unique energies, called Doshas according to Ayurveda.

In this quiz, Veronika breaks down the percentage of each Dosha within you, to give you a deeper understanding of your true nature and showing you how to take the best care of yourself to achieve overall wellbeing and contentment.

WHICH DOSHA AM I?

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CHAKRA HEALING:

• Anahata | Heart Chakra

FOODS: Green vegetables - leafy greens and cruciferous veggies such as kale, lettuces, spinach, chard, bok choy, collard greens, broccoli, avocado.

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I am kind to myself

I allow love to fill me up and guide all my actions

I am able to let go of the past

I forgive myself and others

I love myself and others fearlessly & wholeheartedly

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