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This Vegan Avocado Toast features hearty bread toasted until just crisp, creamy mashed avocado, thinly sliced radishes, hemp seeds, and freshly cracked black pepper. With healthy fats, fiber, and plenty of protein, it’s a great texture and flavor combo that satisfies for breakfast, lunch, or snack!
It only takes 5 minutes of your time to make this quick and easy Vegan Avocado Toast recipe that will nourish and fuel your body while leaving your tastebuds satisfied.
For a different flavor, try my Easy Hummus Toast Ideas and Healthy Breakfast Toast, too!
Ingredients you need
Ingredient notes and substitutions
Bread ~ I suggest a hearty whole grain bread that toasts up nice and crunchy. This provides a lovely texture contrast to the creamy avocado. My easy homemade vegan oatmeal bread would be a great choice!
Use gluten-free bread, if desired.
For store bought breads, I like Ezekiel sprouted grain breads – they have gluten free options, as well, if you need/want that. Or check your local bakery for freshly made whole grain options.
Not all bread is vegan, so be sure to check the ingredient list if this is important to you.
Avocado ~ You can’t have avocado toast without avocado! They have a super creamy texture and are mild in flavor, but rich in mouthfeel.
Avocados are high in fiber, potassium, vitamin K, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin C, and healthy fats. The healthy fats help your body to absorb other nutrients when eaten together. They are anti-inflammatory and contain antioxidants, can help you control blood sugar levels, and may help to lower cholesterol. [source]
How to pick a good avocado:
There are a few tricks to choosing a perfectly ripe avocado. Look for dark green skin with a slightly bumpy texture. It should yield to gentle pressure, but not feel mushy. Remove the stem cap and look for green or yellow color underneath.
Radishes ~ Raw radishes have a great crunchy texture and somewhat spicy bite. The flavor complements the mild, creamy avocado perfectly.
Hemp Seeds ~ Hemp seeds are considered a superfood. They have an incredible nutritional profile, including being a complete protein. [source]
These little seeds not only bring loads of nutrients, but an extra layer of texture, also.
Extras ~ I like to finish this vegan avocado toast with some freshly ground black pepper. A pinch of flaky sea salt can punch up the flavor, as well.
I also really like a drizzle of balsamic vinegar over the top on occasion.
How to make the recipe
Toast the bread to your desired doneness.
Mash the avocado on a plate or cutting board and then spread it onto the toast.
Lay the thinly sliced radishes over the top of the avocado mash.
Sprinkle with hemp seeds, freshly cracked black pepper, and flaky sea salt, if desired.
How to serve
Serve the avocado toast open face. Eat immediately.
Avocado toast toppings
Avocado Toast can be customized any which way you like.
Vegetables ~ Obviously, we like this vegan avocado toast with radishes, but basically any vegetable, shredded or sliced would be a great addition. Shredded carrots, thick sliced vine-ripened tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumber, sautéed mushrooms (try my Creamy Mushroom Toast!), or leafy greens like arugula or baby spinach would make tasty toppings.
Fruit ~ Even fruit slices like pears, apple, banana, or strawberries are a good choice (try it- trust me!).
Protein ~ You can add cooked beans, baked tofu, or any chopped nuts or seeds that you like. A sprinkle of nutritional yeast would be delicious!
Extras ~ Garlic, balsamic vinegar, hot sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, sliced or diced jalapeños, squeeze of fresh lemon juice, Vegan Parmesan, Quick Pickled Red Onions, or fresh herbs make fabulous garnishes.
Pro tips and tricks
~ Choose a hearty whole grain bread (gluten-free, if desired) and toast it!
~ Use a ripe avocado, but not over-ripe. The avocado should yield to gentle pressure, but not feel mushy. The skin will be a bit darker, not bright green, with a slightly bumpy texture. Remove the stem cap and the color underneath should be green or yellow. Cut out any black or brown spots from the flesh and discard before mashing.
~ Cut and mash the avocado only when you’re ready to eat. Do not do this ahead of time and the avocado mash will turn brown.
~ Mash the avocado on a cutting board or plate and then spread onto the toast. Do not mash the avocado directly onto the toast or you risk the bread losing some of its crunch and texture.
~ Slice the radishes very thinly.
~ Season it! Freshly cracked black pepper adds tons of flavor. Salt, optional, can also punch up the flavors. Optional, add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
FAQs
Avocado toast is a kind of sandwich, served open faced, with mashed avocado on top. Often, there are other toppings on the avocado mash, as well.
It can be! Avocado by itself is a healthy food. So, whether avocado toast is healthy or not is really up to the toppings. This vegan avocado toast with radishes is certainly nutritious, offering plenty of plant-based protein, fiber, good fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Guacamole is an avocado based dip or spread typically containing other ingredients, like salt, lime juice, onion, etc. Avocado toast uses plain mashed avocado and then additional toppings on top instead of mixed in. Similar, but different.
Unripe avocados should be left at room temperature on the counter until they ripen. Once ripe, they should be eaten immediately or can be refrigerated for about 3 more days.
More vegan avocado recipes
- Easy Vegan Avocado Bruschetta
- Creamy Avocado Dill Sauce
- Massaged Kale Quinoa Salad
- Chickpea Tacos with Avocado Green Chile Sauce
- Easy Homemade Guacamole
- Superfood Smoothie
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Vegan Avocado Toast with Radish
Recommended Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 avocado pit removed and peel removed
- 2 radishes sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
- 2 slices whole grain bread gluten free, if desired
- fresh cracked pepper to taste
- salt optional, to taste
Instructions
- Toast both slices of bread to your liking.
- Mash the avocado flesh with the back of a fork.
- Spread half the avocado on one slice of toast and repeat with the other slice.
- Add the sliced radishes on top of the avocado.
- Sprinkle on the hemp hearts.
- Add freshly cracked black pepper and salt, if using.
Notes
Storage Do not make this ahead. Eat immediately.
Nutrition facts Nutrition facts calculated based on an average size avocado and Ezekiel Sprouted Whole Wheat Bread. Size discrepancies in avocados and different varieties of bread will yield different nutritional values.
Nutrition
Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.
Platter Talkd says
Your recipe looks so healthy, fresh and satisfying. Good food for a good new year!
Jenn S. says
Cheers to 2017!! Thanks, Dan!
Sharee says
Great way to combine different textures! The crunch from the radishes, and the creamy avocado are a great pairing!
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Sharee! Enjoy!
Kim at Three Olives Branch says
I love avocado toast, and I love the idea of using some radishes as well! It looks so delicious!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Kim! I love the little spicy bite the radishes bring.
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
So, now I’m feeling self-conscious — a food blogger without an avocado toast. Does it count if I made a sandwich with avocado and stuck an egg on top?
Jenn S. says
HaHa! Yes, I think it does count!!
Monica says
Haha, I had a similar thought, though I’m such a newbie to food blogging that perhaps I can use that as an excuse. 😉 I often wrestle a bit with posting things that everyone has already tried, fearing I don’t have much new to add, but this is a great example of doing a well-known concept with a fun twist to add value. Love the radishes!
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Monica! It seems from all the comments that almost no one has tried radishes on avocado toast before, so I think I have a winner! 🙂 There’s always a fun twist to put on everything, right?!
Taylor Kiser says
Love the crunch from the radish with the creamy texture of the avocado! Perfect duo! I could eat this every single day!
Jenn S. says
Oh, me too. And I pretty much do! 🙂 Thanks, Taylor!
Derek | Dad With A Pan says
LOVE this combo! Great Idea!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Derek!
Becky Striepe says
I love avo toast and radishes. Why have I never thought to put them together? This looks awesome!
Jenn S. says
Exactly why I figured it was worth it to post this. Not exactly a recipe, but inspiration. They are so good together! Thanks, Becky!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
I love avocado toast AND radishes! Definitely a winning combination.
Jenn S. says
I agree! Thanks, Amy!
Maria says
I thought I’ve seen all the avocado toasts there is to see 🙂 But this is new and looks great!
Jenn S. says
That’s exactly why I thought it was worth posting – it’s a little different than the traditional ones. Thank you, Maria!
Laura says
I LOVE the pictures of this recipe! Avocados are my absolute favorite! I’m more of a sweet breakfast gal, but I’d totally eat this for lunch any day!
Jenn S. says
Thank you so much, Laura! I love the way they turned out too. Lighting gods must have been with me that day. 🙂 It would make the perfect lunch as well!
Mary Ellen - VNutrition says
I felt like a real blogger once I put an avocado toast recipe on my blog too!
This looks absolutely delicious!
Jenn S. says
HaHa! So funny that THAT is the “recipe” that is blogger-worthy! 🙂
Ginny McMeans says
How simple and beautiful. It sounds like the perfect pairing and only 5 minutes!
Dianne's Vegan Kitchen says
I love avocado toast, but I’ve never tried it with radishes. I need to change that soon!
Jenn S. says
Let me know if you try it, Dianne! Once I started making it this way, it’s almost the only way I eat it now. Yum!
Kat says
I’ve never put radishes on my toast before but I mash avocado on it all the time! Never underestimate the power of the avocado – it can literally do NO WRONG!
Jenn S. says
You are so right! It’s like a miracle food…so good! Let me know if you try it with the radishes!
Esther says
I love avocado toast but I’ve never thought to put radishes on them. Sounds (and looks) delicious!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Esther! I hope you try it…it’s really good!