This vibrant, satisfying dish brings together creamy avocado toast with a fresh, protein-packed white bean salad, creating the perfect balance of flavors and textures. It's a fantastic option for a quick, healthy breakfast, lunch, or even a light dinner, bursting with Mediterranean-inspired freshness that will delight your senses. Get ready to fall in love with this wholesome and incredibly simple meal!
📜 Ingredients
1 thick slice whole-grain bread
1 ripe avocado
1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
Pinch of sea salt
Pinch of black pepper
1/2 cup canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup mixed cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup mixed greens (arugula and baby spinach work beautifully)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
📝 Instructions
- Toast your slice of whole-grain bread to your desired crispness.
- While the bread toasts, prepare the avocado mash: Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl. Add 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, sea salt, and black pepper. Mash with a fork until creamy but still slightly chunky.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the rinsed cannellini beans, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and mixed greens.
- Drizzle the salad mixture with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are lightly coated.
- Once the toast is ready, spread the creamy avocado mash generously over the warm bread.
- Arrange the [Vegan Avocado Toast with Protein-Packed White Bean Salad](https://www.buzztim.com/search?q=Vegan+Avocado+Toast+with+Protein-Packed+White+Bean+Salad) on a plate next to the fresh white bean and tomato salad.
- Garnish the avocado toast with an extra drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, and a dusting of fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy!
💡 Chef's Tips
- Avocado Ripeness: To ensure perfect avocado toast, always choose an avocado that yields slightly to gentle pressure when squeezed. If it's too hard, it's not ripe enough; if it's mushy, it's overripe.
- Customizable Salad: Feel free to get creative with your salad! Add cucumber, bell peppers, or even a sprinkle of crumbled vegan feta (halal-certified) for extra flavor and texture.
