Heart-Healthy Avocado and Cheese Toast
Start your day with a vibrant and nourishing twist on the classic avocado toast with our *Heart-Healthy Avocado and Cheese Toast*! This recipe combines creamy mashed avocado with the protein-packed goodness of low-fat cottage cheese, all livened up with a splash of zesty lemon juice and a dash of freshly ground black pepper. Layered over golden, crispy whole grain bread, and topped with juicy cherry tomatoes and fragrant fresh basil, this toast isn’t just a flavor-packed delight—it’s a nutritional powerhouse. With a quick prep time of just 10 minutes, this dish is perfect for a wholesome breakfast or light snack, keeping your heart happy and your taste buds satisfied. Whether you're a fan of quick-and-easy meals or heart-healthy recipes, this avocado and cheese toast will become your go-to choice!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices Whole grain bread slices
- 1 medium Ripe avocado
- 0.25 cup Low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
- 4 whole Cherry tomatoes
- 4 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Olive oil
Instructions
Begin by toasting the whole grain bread slices until golden brown and crispy, either using a toaster or an oven set to broil.
While the bread is toasting, cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small mixing bowl.
Mash the avocado with a fork until you achieve a creamy consistency.
Add the low-fat cottage cheese, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt to the mashed avocado, and mix thoroughly.
Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half.
Once the toast is ready, drizzle each slice with a little olive oil for added flavor.
Spread the avocado and cheese mixture evenly on each toasted bread slice.
Top with sliced cherry tomatoes and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy avocado and cheese toast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
503 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.5 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 751 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 17.0 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1114 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
