Description
This Smashed Butter Bean Avocado Toast is a hearty, protein-rich twist on the classic avocado toast. Creamy butter beans and ripe avocado are mashed together with lemon juice and seasoning, then spread onto crispy whole-grain toast for a satisfying and nutritious breakfast or light lunch option.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425g) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- 4 slices whole-grain bread, toasted
- Red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)
- Microgreens or sprouts, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the drained and rinsed butter beans, ripe avocado, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Mash mixture: Using a fork, mash the ingredients together until mostly smooth with some texture remaining, ensuring a creamy but slightly chunky consistency.
- Toast bread: Toast the whole-grain bread slices until they are golden brown and crisp.
- Assemble toast: Evenly spread the mashed butter bean and avocado mixture over each slice of toasted bread.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and top with microgreens or sprouts if desired. Serve immediately for the best texture and freshness.
Notes
- Add sliced cucumber or radishes on top for extra crunch and freshness.
- Use sourdough or seeded bread to enhance flavor and texture variety.
- Store any leftover butter bean avocado mash in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
