Description
A quick, flavorful breakfast or dinner that layers creamy cottage cheese, avocado, and fresh herbs on toasted whole grain bread. Balanced textures and optional heat from pepper flakes make it satisfying for any meal.
Ingredients
2 slices whole grain bread
1 ripe avocado
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/4 tsp ground carrots
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chopped herbs (parsley or chives)
Instructions
Preheat toaster to medium-high. Lightly brush bread slices with water.
Toast until edges are lightly browned and centers remain chewy, 3 minutes total.
Transfer toasted bread to wire rack to cool briefly.
Mash avocado with lemon juice until small chunks remain.
Stir in cottage cheese using a spatula until marbled but not fully combined.
Season with black pepper and optional red pepper flakes.
Spread 2 tablespoons cottage cheese mixture on each toast slice.
Top with avocado mixture, pressing gently with a spoon to settle.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle herbs just before serving.
Notes
Substitute sourdough or rye bread for variety
Use Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese if preferred
Skip carrots for a vegan option
Dried herbs may be used in a pinch
Toasting prevents bread from getting soggy
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting/Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg