Low Carb Avocado and Cheese Toast
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of this *Low Carb Avocado and Cheese Toast*, a quick and nutritious recipe perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light snack. Featuring buttery avocado mashed with a hint of zesty lemon and a touch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, this toast is built on slices of crispy, low-carb bread brushed with olive oil. A generous layer of melty cheddar cheese is broiled to bubbly perfection before being topped with sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes and fragrant fresh basil for a pop of color and flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this keto-friendly toast offers a wholesome balance of healthy fats and protein while keeping carbs to a minimum. It's the ultimate guilt-free comfort food that'll brighten your morning or elevate your midday break!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole (ripe) avocado
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 slices low-carb bread
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 halved cherry tomatoes
- 4 leaves fresh basil
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl. Add the lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and ground black pepper.
3. Mash the avocado mixture with a fork until it reaches your desired consistency.
4. Lightly brush each side of the low-carb bread slices with olive oil.
5. Place the slices on a baking sheet, then toast in the preheated oven for about 3 minutes or until they start getting crispy.
6. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Spread the mashed avocado evenly over each slice of toasted bread.
7. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the avocado mixture, dividing it evenly between the two slices.
8. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for another 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Remove the toast from the oven. Top each slice with halved cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy your low-carb avocado and cheese toast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
939 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.2 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.5 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 1564 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 44.8 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 878 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 943 mg | 20% | |
*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.
