Avocado Beet Hummus Toast (Print Version)

Vibrant toast topped with creamy beet hummus and fresh avocado slices.

# What You Need:

→ Beet Hummus

01 - 1 small cooked beet (about 3.5 ounces), peeled and chopped
02 - 1 can (14 ounces) 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

→ Toast and 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

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Combine the beet, chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt in a food processor. Blend until completely smooth, stopping to scrape 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 toasted slice. Arrange fresh avocado slices on top of the hummus.
04 - Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and toasted seeds, if using. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The color alone will brighten your morning before you even take a bite
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes but looks like something from a trendy cafe
  • The beet hummus keeps in the fridge for days so you can make instant beautiful toast all week
02 -
  • Roasting your beet ahead of time concentrates the natural sweetness in a way boiling simply cannot achieve
  • The hummus needs a full minute of blending to become truly silky so be patient with it
  • Avocado browns quickly so slice it right before you're ready to serve
03 -
  • Wear gloves when handling cooked beets unless you want pink stained fingers for days
  • A drizzle of good balsamic glaze over the top takes this from breakfast to dinner party worthy

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