Description
Creamy avocado vegan breakfast toasts deliver a protein-packed morning delight with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Crisp whole grain bread becomes a canvas for rich, nutty spreads and fresh toppings that energize you for the day ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Components:
- 2 cups chickpeas (canned), rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
Vegetable and Herb Mix:
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/3 cup artichokes (canned), chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh herbs (parsley, arugula, or dill)
- 2 scallions, thinly chopped
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon dried mint
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Toasted bread, tortilla, or lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- Warm a skillet with olive oil over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling surface for mushroom preparation.
- Gently sauté mushrooms, stirring periodically to ensure even caramelization and prevent burning, approximately 2-3 minutes until golden and tender.
- Transfer chickpeas, artichokes, spinach, dried mint, and crushed red pepper into a spacious mixing vessel.
- Utilize a hand blender to partially pulverize the ingredients, transforming roughly two-thirds of the mixture while maintaining a rustic, chunky consistency.
- Incorporate diced bell peppers, freshly chopped herbs, and thinly sliced scallions into the blended mixture, creating a vibrant and textured plant-based spread.
- Select your preferred base – toasted artisan bread, warm tortilla, or crisp lettuce leaves – as a foundation for the protein-rich mixture.
- Generously layer the chickpea and vegetable blend across the chosen surface, ensuring an even distribution.
- Crown the toast with the previously sautéed mushrooms, adding an extra layer of savory depth.
- Sprinkle hemp seeds over the top for a nutritional boost and delightful textural contrast.
- Serve immediately to enjoy optimal flavor and temperature, or securely store in an airtight container for convenient meal preparation.
Notes
- Boost protein content by adding extra hemp seeds or mixing in silken tofu for a creamier blend.
- Experiment with different herbs like basil or cilantro to create unique flavor profiles that complement the earthy mushrooms and chickpeas.
- Customize toast options for gluten-sensitive diets by using gluten-free bread or swapping with crisp lettuce wraps for a low-carb alternative.
- Enhance meal prep efficiency by preparing the chickpea mixture and sautéed mushrooms separately in advance, allowing quick assembly during busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg