Heart-Healthy Ezekiel Toast with Avocado and Tomato
Elevate your breakfast or snack routine with this "Heart-Healthy Ezekiel Toast with Avocado and Tomato," a wholesome and flavorful recipe that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Featuring a base of nutrient-packed Ezekiel bread, this dish is topped with creamy mashed avocado infused with a zesty touch of lemon juice, and layered with juicy slices of fresh plum tomato. A light drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil enhances both flavor and heart-healthy benefits, while a sprinkle of fresh basil adds an aromatic, herbaceous finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this simple recipe is perfect for busy mornings yet elegant enough for a light brunch. Packed with healthy fats, fiber, and plant-based protein, this avocado toast variation is a satisfying, good-for-you indulgence that you'll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices Ezekiel bread
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- 1 medium plum tomato
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 leaves fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Toast the Ezekiel bread slices in a toaster or toaster oven until they are golden brown and crispy.
While the bread is toasting, cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the avocado in the bowl. Mash the mixture with a fork until smooth yet slightly chunky.
Slice the tomato into thin, even slices.
Once the bread is toasted, drizzle each slice with a bit of olive oil.
Spread the mashed avocado mixture evenly on top of each toasted slice of Ezekiel bread.
Layer the tomato slices on top of the avocado on each piece of toast.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves, either whole or roughly chopped.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy Ezekiel toast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
454 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.7 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 754 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1052 mg | 22% | |
*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.
