Vegetarian Toast

With the flexibility of vegetarian cooking in mind, we can create a toast that is both healthy and tasty. Here you will find a basic recipe that you can then customize based on your tastes or the ingredients you have available.

Ingredients

• 2 slices of whole wheat or rye bread
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 medium tomato
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil (optional)
• A few leaves of fresh basil or arugula (optional)
• Spreadable vegan fresh cheese (optional, for a richer version)

Preparation

1. Toast the slices of bread until golden and crispy.
2. In the meantime, cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and with the help of a spoon scoop out the pulp. Mash the avocado pulp with a fork in a bowl, add lemon juice, and mix. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Wash and cut the tomato into thin slices.
4. Spread the avocado cream on the two slices of toasted bread.
5. Arrange the tomato slices on top. If you like, add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
6. If desired, add the spreadable vegan cheese.
7. Garnish with basil leaves or arugula for a touch of freshness and an additional layer of flavor.
8. Serve immediately.

If you are looking for an even more Italian touch, you might add a pinch of dried or fresh oregano along with the basil, to give a more marked Mediterranean accent to your vegetarian toast.

Tasty and simple, vegetarian toast is a perfect option for a quick lunch or a light dinner, and it can be enriched with various ingredients to meet different tastes and nutritional needs.