Quick Toasts with Avocado-Tahini Cream, Smashed Edamame, Cucumber, and Crunchy Sesame

Name: Quick Toasts with Avocado-Tahini Cream, Smashed Edamame, Cucumber, and Crunchy Sesame
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 4.2 oz sourdough or rustic bread; 5 oz ripe avocado; 2 tbsp tahini; 3.5 oz cooked shelled edamame; 2.8 oz cucumber; 2 tbsp lemon; 2 tsp olive oil; 2 tsp sesame seeds; 1 tsp honey; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 pinch red pepper flakes

A fresh, original savory toast ready in minutes: crisp bread topped with a quick avocado-tahini cream, lemony smashed edamame, thin cucumber, and toasted sesame for a creamy-crunchy contrast.

10 minPrep

4 minCook

14 minTotal

2Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

2 rebanadas grandes 120 g sourdough or rustic bread (0.6 in de grosor)
1 unidad mediana 140 g ripe avocado (boneless ni piel)
2 cucharadas 30 g tahini (for the cream)
3/4 taza 100 g cooked shelled edamame (well escurrido)
1/2 unidad pequeña 80 g cucumber (thinly sliced finas or medias lunas)
1 unidad 30 ml lemon (juice freshly squeezed, divided)
2 cucharaditas 10 ml olive oil (divided)
2 cucharaditas 6 g sesame seeds (blancas, negras or mixtas)
1 cucharadita 7 g honey (optional, for equilibrar)
2 cucharadas 4 g fresh cilantro leaves (chopped gruesas)
1/2 cucharadita 3 g salt (or to taste)
1/4 cucharadita 0.5 g black pepper (freshly ground)
1 pizca 0.3 g red pepper flakes (optional)

Nutrition facts

per serving

335 kcal

Calories

11 g

Protein

30 g

Carbs

20 g

Fat

9 g

Fiber

21 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenSoySesame

Instructions

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1. Toast the sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant. Remove and set aside.
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2. In the same skillet or in a toaster, toast the bread slices until golden and crisp. If using an oven or toaster oven with temperature control, toast at 200 °C / 400 °F for 3 to 4 minutes.
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3. In a small bowl, mash the avocado with the tahini, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon olive oil, the honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper until thick and spreadable.
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4. In another bowl, lightly mash the edamame with the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. It should stay rustic, not completely pureed.
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5. Spread the avocado-tahini cream over the warm toasts. Evenly spoon the smashed edamame on top.
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6. Arrange the cucumber slices over each toast. Finish with fresh cilantro, toasted sesame, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if you want a little heat.
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7. Serve immediately to keep the contrast between the crisp bread, creamy topping, and fresh cucumber.

Chef tips

For extra crunch, toast the bread on both sides and let it rest for 30 seconds before spreading the cream. If the avocado is still a bit firm, mash it first with the lemon juice alone.

Substitutions

You can swap the cilantro for mint or parsley. The honey can be omitted or replaced with maple syrup. If you do not have edamame, use cooked peas, though the flavor will be different.

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