Epic Avocado Toast with Toasted Walnut Dukkah
DESCRIPTION
Elevate traditional avocado toast with this Middle Eastern take that adds both texture and a kick of spice for a plant-based dish packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Avocado Toast
- 8 slices sourdough, toasted
- 4 ripe avocados
- 1/2 lemon, juice & zest
- 2 rainbow carrots, cut into ribbons using a vegetable peeler
- 1 cup sprouts
- 4 tablespoon Toasted Walnut Dukkah
- 4 tablespoon lemon vinaigrette
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Toasted Walnut Dukkah
- 1 cup California walnuts, toasted + roughly chopped
- 4 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 tablespoon fennel seed, ground
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
Lemon Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice + zest
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
For the Toasted Walnut Dukkah:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
- Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Assemble the toasts:
- Mash avocados in a small mixing bowl. Season with lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Spread seasoned avocado mixture onto each toast. Garnish toasts evenly with ribbons of carrot, sprouts, and Toasted Walnut Dukkah. Drizzle with lemon vinaigrette.