High-Protein Black Bean & Avocado Toast
High-Protein Black Bean & Avocado Toast
Ingredients
For the Black Bean Spread
- 1 can black beans, 15 ounce, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup white onion, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, packed, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños, sliced
- 1 tablespoon jalapeño brine, from the pickled jalapeños
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Toast Assembly
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 2 avocado, ripe, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Tajín seasoning, for sprinkling, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the avocado: Carefully slice each avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Thinly slice the avocado halves and gently fan out the slices on a clean surface or plate. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Make the black bean spread: In a food processor, combine the rinsed and drained black beans, chopped white onion, minced garlic, roughly chopped fresh cilantro, sliced pickled jalapeños, jalapeño brine, ground cumin, chili powder, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Blend the spread: Process the ingredients in the food processor until a smooth, dark green/grey paste or spread forms. You may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally to ensure even blending. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Toast the bread: Place the sourdough bread slices in a toaster or under a broiler until golden brown and crispy to your liking.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Assemble the toasts: Generously spread the prepared black bean mixture over each slice of toasted sourdough bread. Arrange the fanned-out avocado slices on top of the black bean spread.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Finish and serve: Sprinkle each toast generously with Tajín seasoning for an extra zesty kick. Serve immediately and enjoy your high-protein breakfast!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High-Protein Black Bean & Avocado Toast
Ingredients
For the Black Bean Spread
- 1 can black beans, 15 ounce, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup white onion, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, packed, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños, sliced
- 1 tablespoon jalapeño brine, from the pickled jalapeños
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Toast Assembly
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 2 avocado, ripe, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Tajín seasoning, for sprinkling, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the avocado: Carefully slice each avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Thinly slice the avocado halves and gently fan out the slices on a clean surface or plate. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Make the black bean spread: In a food processor, combine the rinsed and drained black beans, chopped white onion, minced garlic, roughly chopped fresh cilantro, sliced pickled jalapeños, jalapeño brine, ground cumin, chili powder, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Blend the spread: Process the ingredients in the food processor until a smooth, dark green/grey paste or spread forms. You may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally to ensure even blending. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Toast the bread: Place the sourdough bread slices in a toaster or under a broiler until golden brown and crispy to your liking.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Assemble the toasts: Generously spread the prepared black bean mixture over each slice of toasted sourdough bread. Arrange the fanned-out avocado slices on top of the black bean spread.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Finish and serve: Sprinkle each toast generously with Tajín seasoning for an extra zesty kick. Serve immediately and enjoy your high-protein breakfast!
⏱️ 1 min