Avocado Beet Hummus Toast (Printer-Friendly)
Colorful toast topped with creamy beet hummus and fresh avocado, ready in 20 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 (optional)
13 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds or pumpkin seeds (optional)
14 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# How to Make It:
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 as desired.
02 - Toast the bread slices in a toaster or oven until golden and crisp to your preference.
03 - Spread a generous layer of beet hummus evenly over each toast slice.
04 - Arrange the avocado slices neatly on top of the hummus layer.
05 - Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and toasted seeds if using.
06 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The color alone will make your whole morning feel brighter
- It takes twenty minutes but looks like something from a fancy cafe
02 -
- The hummus tastes even better after resting for an hour in the fridge
- Avocado browns quickly, so slice it right before assembling
03 -
- Wear gloves when handling raw beets unless you want pink hands for days
- A squeeze of fresh lemon right before eating brightens all the flavors