Description
A fresh and nourishing toast layered with creamy mashed avocado, tangy cottage cheese, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil. Perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or light lunch.
Ingredients
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- 2 slices bread (sourdough, whole grain, or gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp softened butter
- 1 large ripe avocado, mashed
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 2-4 slices ripe tomato
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, sliced or torn
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
- Spread a thin layer of butter over the warm toast.
- Top each slice with mashed avocado, spreading evenly.
- Spoon cottage cheese over the avocado.
- Layer tomato slices on top.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Finish with torn or sliced basil leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use very ripe avocado for the best creamy texture.
- Try cherry tomatoes or heirloom tomatoes for extra flavor variation.
- Add chili flakes or hot honey for a spicy-sweet twist.
- To make vegan: swap cottage cheese for hummus and skip butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 assembled toast
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg