SWEET AND SPICY AVOCADO TOAST DONE 2 WAYS
Now I know what you’re thinking “Alex are you hopping onto the hipster band wagon? will you grow a trendy beard? tie your hair up into a man bun? or ride a vintage bicycle made entirely out of recycled drain pipes?”
Well thankfully the answer to all those questions is no. However I will continue to treat myself to the increasingly popular nutrient packed, and crunchy nutty flavoured delight that is avocado toast.
Avocados are bursting with heart healthy fatty acids plus 20 different vitamins and minerals. They contain more potassium than bananas and are free from sodium and cholesterol. It isn’t surprising that people are beginning to consider the avocado a super food as they are loaded with antioxidants plus vitamins K, C, B5, B6 and E.
Today I am going to share with you two of my favourite quick and snappy avocado toast recipes that are so delicious they’ll make you want to ditch the plain old bread and butter.
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Honey Drizzled Apple and Cashew Avocado Toast.
The bread that you use is one of the most important elements to both of these recipes so be sure to grab your favourite fresh baked loaf. My preferred bread has to be a crisp country loaf but you can use anything from sourdough to Rye just as long as it toasts well.
What you’ll need:
- Bread
- Avocado
- Apple
- Cashew Nuts
- Honey
- Fresh Basil
The subtle peppery flavour of fresh basil sets this recipe apart. The combination of sweet honey and apple on top of the nuttiness of the cashews and avocado creates a divinely unique summery sensation.
Method:
- Slice the avocado in half and remove the seed before placing it (without it’s skin) into a bowl.
- Mash the avocado until it is spreadable.
- Pop your bread in the toaster or under the grill until it is golden brown.
- Spread the avocado onto the toast.
- Next add some chopped apple and cashew nuts.
- Lightly drizzle your honey over the toast.
- Garnish with some fresh basil leaves.
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Spicy Peanut Rayu and Lime Avocado Toast.
Peanut Rayu has become one of my all time favourite toast toppers. It is a delicious blend of sunflower oil, peanuts, sesame seeds, tamari, honey, salt, chilli flakes and crispy garlic. Luckily “White Mausu – Peanut Rayu” produced by the amazingly talented chef Katie Sanderson is always at hand in The Green Door Pantry. However I have good news for those of you without access to that jar of heaven. Subbing in your favourite hot sauce works as a great alternative when paired with the fresh kick of lime.
What you’ll need:
- Bread
- Avocado
- Peanut Rayu (or hot sauce)
- Lime
Method:
- Slice the avocado in half and remove the seed before placing it (without it’s skin) into a bowl.
- Mash the avocado until it is spreadable.
- Pop your bread in the toaster or under the grill until it is golden brown.
- Spread the avocado onto the toast.
- Next spread some peanut rayu/hot sauce on top.
- Finally finish by squeezing a little lime juice over the top.
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