Avocado Hummus Toast
The mashup of avocados, chickpeas, green peas, and olive oil really delivers the flavor—and packs quite a health punch.
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Avocado and green peas are whirled with chickpeas for a bright, lemony hummus. Make it the night before, then spread on toast with yellow peppers, arugula, and red onions. Or turn it into a breakfast wrap for a to-go meal.
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Ingredients
1 can chickpeas, drained
1 large avocado, peeled and pitted
1 cup thawed frozen green peas
1 cup loosely packed chopped greens (kale, spinach, or chard work well)
2 Tbs. olive oil
Juice from ½ lemon
4 large slices whole-grain, gluten-free, or paleo-friendly bread, toasted
1 medium yellow pepper, cored and thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup loosely packed baby arugula
Preparation
- Combine chickpeas, avocado, peas, greens, olive oil, and lemon juice in blender or food processor, and purée until smooth.
- Spread each piece of toast with hummus. Divide yellow pepper, onion, and arugula among toasts, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 350
- Carbohydrate Content 41 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 17 g
- Fiber Content 8 g
- Protein Content 12 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2.5 g
- Sodium Content 280 mg
- Sugar Content 5 g