Description
This White Bean Avocado Toast is a nutritious and delicious plant-based meal featuring creamy mashed cannellini beans and ripe avocado blended with fresh herbs and spices. It’s topped with juicy tomato slices on toasted bread, making for a wholesome breakfast, snack, or light lunch that’s quick to prepare and packed with flavor and fiber.
Ingredients
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Bean and Avocado Spread
- 2/3 cup cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 large ripe avocado, pitted
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh chopped basil (substitute with cilantro or parsley if desired)
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
- Salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Assembly
- 1 large tomato, sliced thin
- 2–4 slices of bread (your choice, e.g. sourdough or whole grain)
Instructions
- Mash the beans and avocado: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the rinsed cannellini beans and the ripe avocado. Use a fork to mash them together until you reach your desired texture, whether you prefer it smooth or slightly chunky.
- Mix in herbs and seasoning: Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice, finely chopped spinach, chopped basil, red chili flakes, granulated garlic, salt, and fresh cracked pepper. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning as needed for balance and flavor.
- Toast the bread: Lightly toast your bread slices until they’re crisp but still tender enough to hold the spread.
- Assemble the toast: Spread a generous layer of the white bean and avocado mixture over each slice of toasted bread. Top with thinly sliced tomatoes. Optionally, sprinkle additional chili flakes, salt, and pepper to enhance the flavor. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use ripe avocado for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- Substitute basil with fresh cilantro or parsley according to your preference or availability.
- Adjust chili flakes to your spice tolerance.
- Try different types of bread like multigrain, rye, or gluten-free for a variety of textures and dietary needs.
- For added protein, sprinkle some hemp seeds or nuts on top.
- Store any leftover avocado-bean spread in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Light Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: white bean avocado toast, avocado toast, vegetarian toast, healthy breakfast, plant-based, quick recipe, cannellini beans, avocado spread
