Heart-Healthy Smashed Avocado
Start your day with a burst of flavor and nutrition with this Heart-Healthy Smashed Avocado recipe. Packed with creamy ripe avocados, vibrant cherry tomatoes, zesty fresh lemon juice, and a hint of red onion and cilantro, this light yet satisfying dish is a perfect pick-me-up for breakfast, a hearty snack, or a wholesome appetizer. Enhanced with heart-friendly extra virgin olive oil and served atop crispy whole grain toast, this recipe delivers a delightful balance of taste and health benefits. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy avocado toast variation is rich in healthy fats, fiber, and fresh ingredients, making it a nutritious option for busy mornings or a light lunch. Perfect for avocado lovers, this simple yet flavorful dish is bound to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.125 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 whole grain bread slices
Instructions
Cut the avocados in half lengthwise, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add the lemon juice and olive oil to the avocados. Use a fork to mash the avocado until it reaches your desired consistency. You can leave it chunky or make it smoother as per your preference.
Stir in the sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Gently fold in the diced cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, and chopped cilantro until well combined.
Toast the whole grain bread slices until they are golden brown and crispy.
Generously spread the smashed avocado mixture over the toasted bread slices.
Serve immediately and enjoy this nutritious and heart-healthy snack or breakfast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
906 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.3 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1129 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.6 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.9 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.6 g | ||
| Protein | 21.2 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 173 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1980 mg | 42% | |
*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.
