RECIPES
Green Toasts
by Livestrong_Recipes | Aug 16, 2018
Photo Credit: Jackie Newgent, RDN
- PREP
- 12 m
- COOK
- 05 m
- TOTAL
- 17 m
The recipe starts as whole-grain or sprouted whole-grain toast topped with avocado. Then you glam it up to make it super satisfying. Top it with protein-packed, plant-based picks. Recipe and image courtesy of Jackie Newgent, RDN.
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 1
- 1/4 cup Shelled Edamame Frozen
- 1/4 tsp fresh rosemary
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 medium avocado
- 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
- 2 slices Whole Grain Bread
- 12 Fresh Basil Leaves
- 2 tbsp Pistachios Roasted/Salted (no shells)
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
1
Boil the edamame according to package directions; drain well. Transfer to a small bowl and toss with the rosemary and 1/8 teaspoon of the salt; set aside.
2
Remove the seed and peel from the avocado half. Transfer the avocado to a separate small bowl. Add the lemon juice and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and mash well using a fork; set aside.
3
Toast the whole grain (or sprouted whole grain) bread. Spread the avocado mixture onto the toasts. Arrange in rows onto each toast the edamame, basil, and pistachios.
4
Sprinkle with the pepper (if desired) and serve.
