Description
Gourmet avocado toast brings Mediterranean flavors dancing across your plate with creamy feta, juicy tomatoes, tangy cranberries, and crunchy walnuts. Balanced textures and rich ingredients create a simple yet elegant breakfast that energizes you for the whole morning.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Base:
- 2 slices whole-grain or sourdough bread
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
Toppings and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat the toaster or skillet to medium-high heat for optimal bread browning.
- Transform ripe avocados into a creamy spread by vigorously mashing with fresh lemon juice, ensuring a smooth consistency with subtle seasoning.
- Carefully layer the zesty avocado mixture across each crisp, golden-brown toast surface, creating an even, generous coating.
- Artfully arrange halved cherry tomatoes across the avocado base, distributing them with visual appeal.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese generously over the tomatoes, allowing the tangy cheese to complement the creamy avocado.
- Scatter dried cranberries and roughly chopped walnuts atop the toast, adding textural contrast and nutty complexity.
- Optional: Enhance the flavor profile by delicately drizzling extra virgin olive oil and a whisper of honey for subtle sweetness.
- Serve immediately while toast remains crisp and toppings are fresh, presenting a vibrant and nutritious culinary creation.
Notes
- Choose sourdough or whole grain bread for added nutrition and better texture.
- Ensure avocados are ripe but not overripe by gently pressing the skin; it should yield slightly.
- Swap feta with vegan cheese alternatives for a dairy-free version.
- Toast walnuts briefly in a dry pan to enhance their nutty flavor and crunch.
- Use fresh lemon juice to prevent avocado browning and add bright, zesty notes.
- Customize toppings based on dietary preferences or seasonal availability.
- For a protein boost, add a poached or fried egg on top of the toast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg