Avocado Beet Hummus Toast (Print)
Vibrant toast with creamy beet hummus and fresh avocado slices
# Ingredient list:
→ Beet Hummus
01 - 1 small cooked beet (about 3.5 oz), peeled and chopped
02 - 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
03 - 2 tablespoons tahini
04 - 1 garlic clove
05 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Toast & Toppings
09 - 2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
10 - 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
13 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds or pumpkin seeds
14 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# Directions:
01 - Combine the beet, chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt in a food processor. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
02 - Toast the bread slices in a toaster or oven until golden and crispy to your desired level of crispness.
03 - Spread a generous layer of beet hummus evenly over each toast slice, covering the entire surface.
04 - Arrange the avocado slices neatly on top of the hummus layer, overlapping slightly for full coverage.
05 - Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and toasted seeds if using.
06 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The beet hummus keeps in the fridge for days, meaning instant fancy breakfasts all week
- That shocking pink color makes even the most ordinary morning feel like a celebration
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- Beet stains are no joke, so wear an apron or clothes you do not care about
- The hummus tastes even better after sitting for an hour, so make it ahead if you can
03 -
- If your hummus seems too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until it reaches your desired consistency
- A drizzle of good balsamic glaze over the top takes this from delicious to downright luxurious