Whole Grain Toast with Avocado, Feta and Pomegranate
Crispy whole grain toast topped with mashed avocado seasoned with lime juice, salt and pepper, finished with crumbled feta cheese, pomegranate seeds and fresh cilantro. A simple, protein-rich open-faced sandwich ideal for breakfast or light lunch.
Ingredients
- 2 whole grain bread slicesspelt bread1:1adds gluten
- ½ avocado
- 1 tablespoon feta cheese, crumbledricotta salata1:1Full guide →
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate seedsdried cranberries1:1texture changeFull guide →
- 1 lime
- sea salt
- black pepper
- cilantroparsley1:1flavor shiftFull guide →
Instructions
- 1
Toast the whole grain bread slices.
- 2
Mash the avocado with lime juice, sea salt and black pepper.
- 3
Spread the avocado mixture onto the toasted bread.
- 4
Crumble feta cheese over the avocado layer.
- 5
Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and cilantro over the top.
- 6
Finish with additional black pepper and lime juice.
Tips
Use ripe but firm avocado to prevent excessive browning.
Toast bread to desired crispness before assembling to prevent sogginess.
Good to Know
Assemble immediately before serving. Toast and mash components can be prepared separately up to 2 hours ahead.
Toast bread and prepare avocado mash up to 2 hours ahead. Assemble just before serving to maintain crispness.
Serve immediately while toast is warm and crisp.
Common Mistakes
Do not spread avocado on warm toast too far in advance to avoid sogginess.
Do not skip lime juice when mashing avocado to prevent browning.