High Protein Guacamole Toast
Elevate your breakfast or midday snack with this High Protein Guacamole Toast—an easy, flavorful recipe that's packed with nutrients and perfect for a healthy lifestyle. Creamy mashed avocado is transformed into a protein-rich guacamole with the addition of black beans, red onion, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh cilantro, all seasoned with lime juice for a vibrant kick. Served atop crispy whole-grain toast, this recipe gets an extra boost of nutrition with a topping of cooked quinoa tossed in olive oil and black pepper. Optional crumbled feta cheese adds a tangy twist, making each bite irresistible. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy mornings or casual gatherings, blending fresh ingredients with hearty textures to satisfy your craving for a wholesome, protein-packed meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup black beans (cooked, drained, and rinsed)
- 0.25 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
- 4 pieces whole grain bread slices
- 0.25 cup feta cheese (crumbled, optional)
- 0.5 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Slice the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
Add the lime juice and salt to the bowl with the avocados. Mash with a fork until you reach your desired consistency.
Gently fold in the black beans, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro. Mix well to combine.
Toast the slices of whole grain bread until they're golden and crisp.
In a small bowl, mix the cooked quinoa with olive oil and season with black pepper. Set aside.
Spread the guacamole evenly over each slice of toasted bread.
Top each guacamole toast with a portion of the quinoa mixture.
Optionally, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top for additional flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy your protein-packed guacamole toast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1291 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.3 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2411 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.9 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.6 g | 141% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 40.9 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 539 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2446 mg | 52% | |
*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.
