Beetroot Hummus Avocado Toast is your answer to a quick, vibrant, nourishing meal that looks as great as it tastes. Whether you’re after a healthy breakfast, a satisfying snack, or a colorful brunch option, this recipe delivers in just 5 minutes. Combining the earthy sweetness of beet hummus with the creamy richness of avocado, it’s a power packed toast that is vegan, gluten free, high in fiber. Perfect for busy weekdays or elegant weekend spreads, this dish makes eating healthy incredibly easy, tasty.
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Beetroot Hummus Avocado Toast
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 toasts
- Diet: Vegan
Description
A vibrant, healthy toast with creamy beetroot hummus and mashed avocado, ready in just 5 minutes. It’s plant based, gluten free, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snack time.
Ingredients
– 1 ripe avocado
– 1/2 cup beetroot hummus (homemade or store bought)
– 2 slices whole grain or gluten free bread
– 1/2 lemon, juiced
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Optional toppings: red pepper flakes, pumpkin seeds, microgreens
Instructions
1. Toast the bread until golden and crisp.
2. Mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread a thick layer of beetroot hummus over the toast.
4. Top with mashed avocado.
5. Sprinkle with toppings like red pepper flakes or microgreens.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Store beet hummus separately for up to 4 days in the fridge. Avocado is best mashed fresh. Try adding sesame seeds, hemp hearts, or a poached egg if not vegan.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
The Story & Hook
Beetroot Hummus Avocado Toast became one of my favorite go to recipes during a time when I explored plant based alternatives that didn’t skimp on flavor. As a professionally trained chef from Alabama, I grew up on hearty meals, but this toast showed me that healthy could be just as satisfying.
It all started one evening when I had leftover beet hummus plus a ripe avocado. I toasted some bread, layered them up, topped it with lemon juice, chili flakes. One bite in, I knew I had something special.
What makes Beetroot Hummus Avocado Toast unique is its harmony of texture, color. The creamy beet hummus contrasts perfectly with buttery avocado. The visual appeal makes it ideal for food photos. It’s the kind of recipe that fits right into the Giddy Recipes mission: easy, flavorful, perfect for real life.
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Before diving into the story, take a look at this irresistible version of the dish.
Ingredient Breakdown
Beetroot Hummus Avocado Toast stands out thanks to a few fresh, powerful ingredients that are simple to prep, incredibly good for you.
- Beetroot Hummus: Blend cooked beets with chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, salt. Slightly sweet, smooth, full of antioxidants.
- Avocado: Choose ripe fruit for a buttery texture. Add lemon juice to keep it bright, prevent browning.
- Whole Grain or Gluten Free Bread: Strong slices hold toppings better.
- Optional Toppings: Red pepper flakes, microgreens, pumpkin seeds give extra crunch, color, nutrients.
Get creative with arrowroot powder or serve with elderberry tea to balance flavor.
Substitutions or Dietary Tweaks
- Use sunflower butter instead of tahini (nut free)
- Try almond flour flatbread (low carb)
- Add hemp seeds or egg (protein boost)
- Go salt free with no sodium chickpeas
Here’s what you’ll need to bring this recipe to life.
Step by Step Instructions
Beetroot Hummus Avocado Toast takes just a few minutes to assemble. Here’s how to do it:
- Toast bread slices until golden, crisp.
- In a bowl, mash avocado with lemon juice, salt, pepper.
- Spread a thick layer of beet hummus over each toast.
- Add mashed avocado on top.
- Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds, chili flakes, microgreens.
- Serve while warm.
Texture Tips
- Hummus should be creamy but thick.
- Bread should feel crisp outside, sturdy inside.
- For firmer avocado, mash with a bit of olive oil.
More vibrant ideas? Try blistered tomatoes or dessert xango.
At this stage, your dish should start looking like this.
Tips, Variations, Storage
Beetroot Hummus Avocado Toast is highly adaptable. It fits into nearly any diet or eating plan.
Dietary Modifications
- Vegan: Already 100% plant based
- Gluten Free: Use certified GF bread or sweet potato slices
- Nut Free: Use tahini alternatives like seed butter
- Low Sodium: Choose no salt chickpeas, skip extra salt
Explore other allergy friendly ideas like these gluten free noodles.
Make Ahead, Storage
- Store beet hummus in the fridge for up to 4 days
- Mash avocado fresh, or use wrap directly on the surface to store 1 day
- Toast bread ahead, remtoast to crisp
Planning meals ahead? Pair with fajitas de pollo for variety.
Serving Suggestions
Beetroot Hummus Avocado Toast makes an excellent base for meal combinations. You can easily scale or plate it beautifully.
Pair It With
- Drinks: Cold brew, green juice, or herbal tea
- Sides: Fresh fruit, chia pudding, or pickle salsa
When to Serve
- Serve it during brunch or quick solo lunch
- Slice for bite size appetizers
- Top with poached egg for a protein twist
Want to create a perfect brunch vibe? Try pairing it with everything bagel avocado toast or chicken corn soup.
Here’s how I love serving this—it’s as delightful to see as it is to eat.
FAQs
1. What is beetroot hummus on toast?
Beetroot Hummus Avocado Toast combines beet hummus with avocado on toast. It’s colorful, nutritious, super quick to make.
2. Is beetroot avocado toast healthy?
Beetroot Hummus Avocado Toast is high in fiber, heart healthy fats, plus vitamins. It’s great for energy, digestion, immune support.
3. How do I make healthy beet hummus?
Make beet hummus with chickpeas, lemon, cooked beets, garlic, tahini. It’s clean, oil optional, full of flavor, great for Beetroot Hummus Avocado Toast.
4. What’s in Plantbaes beet hummus?
Plantbaes uses beets, tahini, chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic. The ingredients are pure, plant based, very similar to this recipe.
Conclusion
Beetroot Hummus Avocado Toast offers a simple way to nourish your body with real food that feels indulgent but is actually clean, healthy. Whether you serve it for brunch or prep it for weekday meals, it’s quick, satisfying, beautiful on any table.
Try it, make it your own. Then drop a photo or comment. I’d love to see how it turns out. Want more nourishing inspiration? Explore protein pasta salad or keto avocado chocolate pudding.
Because sometimes, one slice of Beetroot Hummus Avocado Toast is all you need to feel amazing.