Description
Creamy cottage cheese elevates this avocado toast into a protein-packed breakfast delight. Crunchy whole grain bread serves as the perfect canvas for nutrient-rich toppings you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅔ cup plus 1 tbsp full-fat cottage cheese (180 g)
- 1 large avocado (4.94 oz / 180 g)
- 3 slices bread (sourdough, rye, wholegrain, etc.)
- 2 tbsps chives, finely chopped
- 2 tsps butter or extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ⅓ tsp red pepper flakes
- Pepper to taste
- Microgreens or alfalfa for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Halve a ripe avocado, remove the pit, and scoop flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Mashing: Use a fork to crush avocado, creating a rustic, textured consistency with small chunks.
- Seasoning: Blend cottage cheese, chives, kosher salt, and black pepper into the mashed avocado, ensuring even flavor distribution.
- Bread Selection: Choose sourdough, whole wheat, or artisan loaf and lightly brush with extra virgin olive oil or unsalted butter on both sides.
- Toasting: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium temperature, placing bread slices to toast for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Flip and toast the opposite side for an additional 1-2 minutes, or alternatively use a standard toaster.
- Assembly: Transfer toasted bread to a serving plate and generously spread the avocado-cottage cheese mixture across each slice.
- Finishing: Sprinkle red pepper flakes for subtle heat and top with microgreens or alfalfa sprouts for freshness.
- Serving: Enjoy immediately to savor the optimal temperature and texture of this sophisticated open-faced toast.
Notes
- Avocado Ripeness Check: Select avocados that yield slightly when gently pressed, indicating perfect ripeness for smooth, creamy texture.
- Bread Selection Tip: Choose thick-cut artisan bread with sturdy structure to support the rich avocado-cottage cheese topping without becoming soggy.
- Toasting Technique: Monitor bread closely during toasting to achieve golden-brown edges without burning, ensuring crisp exterior and soft interior.
- Flavor Enhancement: Experiment with additional seasonings like everything bagel seasoning, za’atar, or fresh herbs to elevate the basic recipe and add personal flair.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg