California Avocado Toast with Goat Cheese

California Avocado Toast with Goat Cheese

Total Time: 5 min

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Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 530
Total Fat 27g
Saturated Fat 7g
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 30mg
Sodium 260mg
Total Carbs 58g
Dietary Fiber 5g
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 18g
Potassium 1712mg

Vitamin A 13 mcg; Vitamin C 83 mg; Calcium 100 mg; Iron 2 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 138 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.18 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 90%; Calcium 8%; Iron 10 %; Vitamin D 0%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Avocado toast starring Fresh California Avocados is topped with herbed goat cheese and roasted sunflower seeds on toasted sourdough. It all goes together quickly and tastes so good!

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Serves: 1

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1 slice thick-cut, crusty sourdough bread 1 tsp. olive oil 1/4 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and mashed sea salt, or to taste, optional 1 oz. herbed goat cheese, pinched into small pieces fresh cracked pepper, or to taste 1 Tbsp. roasted sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts (optional)
  1. Preheat toaster oven or oven to 425 F.
  2. Spread olive oil on top side of bread, then place on rack in the toaster oven or oven and toast until golden brown. Remove from oven and put on a plate.
  3. Combine avocado and sea salt if using, then spread onto the top side of toast.
  4. Place goat cheese pieces over the avocado, top with cracked pepper and sunflower seeds (if using); serve immediately.

Variations:

  1. Add fruit or veggies such as sliced tomatoes or arugula.
  2. Turn into an open-faced sandwich by topping with your choice of meats and veggies.

Serving Suggestion: Serve with fresh figs or sliced apples.

Beverage Pairing: Hot or iced green tea.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Did You Know?

There are lots of quick and easy recipes on this site. Some have more than 7 ingredients, but most can be prepared in 15 minutes or less. Even with simple recipes it helps to know how to store avocados before you use them and if you have any left over.

As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados

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