Mediterranean Diet Avocado Toast with Cherry Tomatoes
Elevate your breakfast or snack game with this vibrant and nutritious Mediterranean Diet Avocado Toast with Cherry Tomatoes. This quick and easy recipe features creamy, lemon-kissed avocado spread over golden, crispy whole grain bread, topped with juicy, sweet cherry tomatoes and a sprinkle of fresh basil for a burst of herbal freshness. A drizzle of heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil ties it all together, while a hint of crushed red pepper flakes adds just the right amount of heat. Ready in just 15 minutes, this wholesome toast is a perfect balance of flavor, texture, and Mediterranean-inspired goodness, ideal for a light lunch or energizing mid-day bite. Explore this simple yet refined recipe that satisfies cravings while aligning with your healthy eating goals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices whole grain bread
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 8 pieces cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 piece lemon
- 6 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Toast the slices of whole grain bread in a toaster until they are golden brown and crispy.
Meanwhile, cut the avocado in half lengthwise, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl.
Mash the avocado with a fork until it reaches a smooth yet slightly chunky consistency.
Squeeze the juice from half a lemon into the mashed avocado and stir to combine evenly.
Season the avocado mixture with sea salt, ground black pepper, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, adjusting the seasoning to taste.
Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes, and set them aside.
Once the bread is toasted, drizzle each slice with a small amount of extra virgin olive oil.
Spread the seasoned avocado evenly onto the toasted bread slices.
Top the avocado with the halved cherry tomatoes, distributing them evenly over both toasts.
Chop the fresh basil leaves finely and sprinkle them on top of the cherry tomatoes.
Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the top of the toasts and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
639 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.4 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1420 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.3 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 119 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1494 mg | 32% | |
*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.
