Avocado pastry tart with peas, feta and basil

Avocados make a great addition to tarts, adding creamy texture and gentle richness without extra fat. Avo also boasts fibre and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that help keep you fuller for longer. For the pastry, use a ripe avocado that mashes easily, the kind that gives slightly when you press near the stem.

Recipe compliments of theSouth African Avocado Growers’ Association. For the filling:• 6 eggs• 500 ml frozen peas, defrosted• 125 ml feta, crumbled• Salt and pepper, to taste To finish:• 1 firm ripe avocado, halved, stoned, and peeled• Basil, a handful