Garlic Mushroom & Chickpea Avocado Toast

Recipe by Curvy Carbivore (@curvycarbivore)

Yield: 4 servings | Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Total time: 20 minutes

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Avocado toast is a staple in my diet, but I got tired of my plain old Sriracha topping. So I started experimenting with veggies. After trying many different combinations, I learned that sauteed mushrooms and chickpeas are at the top of my favorites list. The salty combination along with the fresh avocado and crunchy toast is something I actually crave, and I'm sure you will too after trying this.

This Garlic Mushroom and Chickpea Avocado Toast is a savory, satisfying vegan breakfast or snack, loaded with earthy mushrooms, protein-packed chickpeas, and creamy avocado. Let me know if you try it by leaving a comment below!

Ingredients:

• 2 medium avocados

• 1 container (8 oz) of baby bella mushrooms

• 1/2 can of chickpeas, rinsed

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1 tbsp olive or grapeseed oil

• 1/2 tsp onion powder

• 1/4 tsp oregano

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• Salt (to taste)

• Nutritional yeast (optional)

• 4 slices of fresh bread of your choice, toasted

Directions:

• Heat a frying pan on medium and add the oil.

• Wash and chop your mushrooms, then dice the garlic.

• Add the mushrooms to the frying pan and mix so they get coated in the oil. Cook for a few minutes until they start to soften.

  • You can also use water instead of oil. Just keep adding a splash at a time if the mushrooms are sticking to the pan.

• Add in the garlic, chickpeas, and spices.

• Cook until the mushrooms and chickpeas are softened.

• Meanwhile, toast your bread and slide your avocado.

• Mash 1/2 of an avocado on each piece of toast.

• Sprinkle with a little nutritional yeast (optional).

• Top with mushrooms & chickpeas.

• Sprinkle with a little bit more salt, oregano, or any other herbs you'd like (optional).

• Enjoy!

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Tips and Tricks:

• This is a fantastic recipe as it is, but some other fun toppings to try are:

  • Sauteed cherry tomatoes, arugula, red onion, truffle oil, balsamic vinegar, pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition & Servings: (calculated by MyFitnessPal)

• Servings: 1 slice of bread (should make 4 slices)

• Calories: 310 calories

• Total Fat: 16.5g

• Carbs: 32.4g

• Protein: 11.5g

^ Nutrition facts calculated using the ingredients listed above, including Italian bread at 80 calories per slice, 1/2 tbsp nutritional yeast, and 1/2 avocado per serving. Nutrition facts may vary based on brands and amount of ingredients used.