Description
Gourmet avocado toast blends Mediterranean and North American flavors for a delightful breakfast experience. Crisp bread, creamy avocado, tangy feta, and crunchy nuts create a perfect morning meal you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices whole-grain or sourdough bread, toasted
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup (60 mL) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) dried cranberries
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) chopped walnuts, toasted
- ¼ tsp (1.25 mL) salt
- ¼ tsp (1.25 mL) black pepper
- ¼ tsp (1.25 mL) red pepper flakes (optional)
- Drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze
- Fresh basil leaves or microgreens
Instructions
- Prep Avocado: Halve ripe avocado, remove pit, and transform flesh into a creamy, slightly chunky mixture using a fork, incorporating salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for a flavor-packed base.
- Toast Bread: Crisp bread slices to a golden-brown perfection, creating a sturdy foundation for the luxurious toppings.
- Assemble Base: Lavishly spread the seasoned avocado across the toasted bread, ensuring an even, rich coverage that serves as a velvety canvas.
- Layer Toppings: Strategically arrange halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, and toasted walnuts, building a harmonious landscape of colors, textures, and flavors.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with honey or balsamic glaze, optionally garnish with fresh basil or microgreens, and present immediately to capture the vibrant essence of this gourmet toast.
Notes
- Select Perfectly Ripe Avocados: Choose avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure but aren’t mushy, ensuring creamy texture and optimal flavor.
- Toast Bread to Golden Perfection: Aim for a crisp exterior with a soft interior, preventing sogginess while maintaining a satisfying crunch.
- Balance Flavors Strategically: Combine salty feta, sweet cranberries, and crunchy walnuts to create a complex taste experience that complements the creamy avocado.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap bread with gluten-free alternatives, use vegan cheese substitutes, or adjust toppings to accommodate specific dietary restrictions while maintaining the dish’s core essence.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg