Smashed Avocado and Chickpea Toast with Lemon Zest

A vibrant breakfast that combines creamy avocado with protein-packed chickpeas, finished with bright lemon zest for a refreshing start to your day.

Cuisine: American

Category: Quick Meals

Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 3 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado
• 1/2 cup chickpeas
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 slices sourdough bread
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, mash 1 ripe avocado with 1 tbsp lemon juice until smooth, then stir in 1/2 cup rinsed and drained chickpeas, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well combined.
2. Step 2: Toast 2 slices of sourdough bread until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
3. Step 3: Spread the avocado-chickpea mixture evenly over each slice of toast.
4. Step 4: Garnish with 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest just before serving.