Avocado Beet Hummus Toast (Printable)
Vibrant toast with creamy beet hummus and fresh avocado slices. Ready in 20 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the 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
→ For 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
# 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 if necessary.
02 - Toast the bread slices in a toaster or oven until golden and crisp to your liking.
03 - Spread a generous layer of beet hummus over each toast slice, covering the surface evenly.
04 - Arrange the thinly sliced avocado on top of the hummus in an overlapping pattern.
05 - Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and toasted seeds if desired.
06 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The beet hummus keeps for days in the fridge, so you can make a batch and enjoy quick, stunning breakfasts all week long
- That shocking pink color makes everyone smile, and the flavor is just as exciting as the appearance
02 -
- Beet-stained hands are basically inevitable, so either wear gloves or embrace the temporary pink skin as a badge of honor
- The hummus thickens up in the fridge, so stir in a splash of water or olive oil before using leftovers
03 -
- Roast several beets at once and store them in the fridge so you can make this recipe on repeat all week
- A drizzle of balsamic glaze over the finished toast creates this beautiful sweet and acidic finish that takes it over the top