Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Toast with Chili Flakes
Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Toast with Chili Flakes is a vibrant and nutritious dish that transforms your breakfast into a delightful experience. This easy-to-make toast features creamy avocado and protein-packed chickpeas, all elevated by a touch of chili flakes for a flavorful kick. Perfect for busy mornings or casual brunch gatherings, it’s not just food; it’s a celebration on a plate!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the sourdough bread until golden brown.
- In a bowl, lightly mash the rinsed chickpeas with a fork until chunky.
- In another bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Combine the mashed chickpeas with the avocado mixture and stir gently.
- Generously spread the chickpea-avocado blend onto each slice of toasted sourdough.
- Sprinkle extra chili flakes on top and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of toast (approximately 165g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg