Avocado chickpea mash meets crisp toast, lemon, and herbs for a nourishing, vibrant breakfast or snack.
# Components:
→ Toast
01 - 2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
→ Mash
02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
04 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
05 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
→ Toppings
10 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 6 to 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1 tablespoon toasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds
13 - Additional fresh herbs for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Toast bread slices until golden and crisp using a toaster or grill pan.
02 - In a medium bowl, mash avocado and chickpeas using a fork, leaving texture slightly chunky.
03 - Incorporate lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and chili flakes. Blend thoroughly.
04 - Stir chopped cilantro or parsley into the mash for freshness.
05 - Generously top toasted bread with the avocado chickpea blend.
06 - Finish with thin red onion slices, halved cherry tomatoes, toasted seeds, and additional fresh herbs.
07 - Serve immediately for optimal taste and texture.
