Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of sprouted grain or sourdough bread
- 1/2 cup low-fat small curd cottage cheese
- 1/2 medium ripe avocado
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Everything Bagel seasoning
- A pinch of red pepper flakes
- Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh chives or microgreens for garnish
Instructions
- Start by slicing your avocado in half and removing the pit. Scoop the flesh into a small bowl and add the lemon juice and a pinch of black pepper. Use a fork to mash the avocado until it reaches your desired consistency—some prefer it chunky, while others like it smooth. Setting the avocado aside with lemon juice helps prevent it from browning while you prepare the other components.
- Place your bread slices in the toaster or under a broiler until they are golden brown and sturdy enough to hold the toppings. While the bread toasts, measure out your cottage cheese. If you prefer a smoother texture, you can quickly pulse the cottage cheese in a small blender for 10 seconds, though the standard curd provides a nice textural contrast to the creamy avocado.
- Spread a thick, even layer of cottage cheese across both slices of toasted bread. Top the cottage cheese with the mashed avocado mixture. Sprinkle generously with Everything Bagel seasoning, red pepper flakes, and any fresh herbs you have on hand. Serve immediately while the toast is still warm and crunchy for the best experience.
- Cook Time: 8 minutes