Savory Avocado Toast (Vegan)

Makes 2 servings
The combination of creamy, buttery avocado and warm, toasted bread is the perfect match. I love avocado toast because it is delicious, nutritious, and takes only a few minutes to make. Avocados are nutrient dense and are loaded with healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, and potassium. When paired with whole grain bread, which contains protein, this avocado toast makes for a satisfying and filling meal. My favorite avocado toast toppings are olive oil, lemon juice, pumpkin seeds, salt, and pepper. Pumpkin seeds add extra crunch and nutty flavor to the dish. They can be found in the bulk bins at Friendly City Food Coop. Try this savory avocado toast for yourself and savor it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Ingredients:
4 slices of your favorite bread, toasted
1 ripe avocado
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. lemon juice
¼ cup pumpkin seeds
Dash of sea salt and pepper

Directions:

  1. Mash avocado onto each slice of toasted bread using a fork.
  2. Top each slice of toast with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle pumpkin seeds, sea salt, and pepper on top. Serve immediately and enjoy!

 

By Tiffany Wu / Guest Blogger

Tiffany is a student at JMU, majoring in dietetics. Her family owned a Chinese restaurant when she was growing up, so her passion for food and cooking began at an early age. She especially likes creating delicious and healthy plant-based recipes.