Description
A vibrant, heart-healthy reinvention of the café classic. This recipe swaps heavy cheese for a light, creamy dollop of herb-infused Greek yogurt, creating a perfectly balanced breakfast that’s rich in flavor and fiber, not saturated fat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices sprouted whole-grain bread
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 medium lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 4 teaspoons chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes (or red pepper flakes)
Instructions
- Make the Herbed Yogurt: In a small bowl, combine the nonfat Greek yogurt, lemon zest, chives, and half of the chopped basil (1 tablespoon). Stir with a fork until smooth and creamy, then season with the black pepper.
- Toast the Bread: Toast the slices of sprouted whole-grain bread until golden-brown and crisp, either in a toaster or on a baking sheet under a preheated broiler for 1-2 minutes per side.
- Prepare the Avocado: While the bread is toasting, scoop the avocado flesh into a medium bowl. Add 2 teaspoons of the fresh lemon juice and the remaining tablespoon of basil. Gently mash with a fork, leaving some chunks for a rustic texture.
- Assemble the Toast: Arrange the warm toast on four plates. Divide the avocado mash evenly and spread it across each slice.
- Garnish and Serve: Place a generous dollop of the herbed yogurt onto the center of the avocado on each toast. Finish each one with a drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (about 1/2 teaspoon), a sprinkle of chia seeds (1 teaspoon), and a pinch of Aleppo pepper before serving immediately.
Notes
- Bread Choice is Key: Sprouted whole-grain bread provides a firm, fiber-rich base with no added sugars. If unavailable, choose a rustic, whole-grain sourdough or multigrain bread with minimal sodium and no added sweeteners.
- Don’t Overmix: For the best texture, mix the avocado and yogurt just until combined. This keeps the avocado from becoming gummy and the yogurt from getting too thin.
- Serving Suggestion: For a more substantial meal, serve each toast alongside a handful of arugula or sliced cherry tomatoes dressed simply with a squeeze of the remaining lemon juice.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (1 toast)
- Calories: 222 kcal
- Total Fat: 11.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 23 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.8 g
- Total Sugars: 1.3 g (0 g Added Sugar)
- Protein: 9.7 g
Nutrition
- Calories: 222