Nothing makes me feel like that girl than making avocado toast in the morning. Especially if I have a loaf of fresh sourdough bread, a steaming cup of coffee in my hand, and a partial burn after a pilates workout. It’s a magical combination that ensures I have a good day. Although I can no longer justify spending money on avocado toast at a restaurant, I still make avocado toast at home. Who else remembers? this viral article Millennials ashamed of spending $22 on avocado toast? I admit, I probably spent some cash on avocado toast before sobering up — who’s with me? If you are too — and you simply can’t resist the beautifully crafted avocado toast on your brunch menu — you’ll love this avocado toast with kale pesto!
This recipe stands out for its flavor, fresh herbs and crunchy veggies, not to mention it’s a great side dish balance blood sugar way to start your day. This recipe is also part of our plant-based RE:SET, Have you registered yet? Read on for some tips on how to whip this buttery toast, and scroll down to the bottom to see the recipe.
Why is avocado toast good for you?
Avocados are rich in fiber, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. There have been many studies showing that avocados May support heart health and a healthy aging process. To keep blood sugar balanced, we need to combine each type of carbohydrate with healthy fats, fiber, and protein. These three ingredients slow down the digestion of carbohydrates (aka toast) and thus reduce the risk of blood sugar spikes. This avocado toast is packed with healthy fats and fiber from the avocado and veggies, but it doesn’t contain much protein. An easy way to add extra protein to this meal is to use hard-boiled eggs or hemp seeds if you’re looking for a plant-based source of protein.
Tips for the perfect avocado toast
Choosing the right avocado is the key to making delicious avocado toast. There are two easy ways to tell if an avocado is ripe and ready to eat. The first method is if the stem is easily released with a flick of the thumb. The second method is more nuanced — press lightly on the avocado, and if the avocado comes out of the pressure slightly, it’s ready to eat! Check out this tip if you need to ripen avocados quickly!
How to modify this avocado toast recipe
Since this recipe is part of our #plantbasedreset collection, it’s dairy free and vegan.
- If you’re looking to make this recipe gluten-free, just replace the bread with a gluten-free option! Looking for a great gluten-free bread recipe? We’ve got you covered.
- Looking for an extra dose of protein? Add a hard-boiled egg or a tablespoon of hemp seeds to make the perfect post-workout breakfast.
- Don’t have time to make kale from scratch? Use a ready-made pestle like this.
- No fresh herbs on hand? Don’t worry, use dried herbs instead.
This recipe tool requires
This recipe is super simple, no complicated tools needed. However, if you’re looking to make kale from scratch, use a food processor. If you don’t have a food blender on hand, don’t worry, any blender will do! We recommend making kale pesto in your weekend meal prep and making this recipe easy.
A guide to freezing, storing and leftovers
Avocado toast is best eaten fresh! Butter turns brown easily, so leftovers don’t keep well in the fridge. However, squeezing a spoonful of lemon juice over an avocado can help slow down the oxidation and browning of the avocado. Interesting!
