I created this recipe because I love tofu. It is such a versatile food to cook with and it has a lot of protein! Tofu can be used cooked or uncooked so for this recipe I decided to use it raw from the container for a creamier texture when mixed with the avocado. I love this recipe for breakfast because it allows you to start your day off with healthy fats and protein to keep you full for a long time.
High-Protein Avocado Toast
Ingredients
- 2 Slices Sourdough bread (Note: Use a whole wheat multigrain bread for extra fiber!)
- 1/2 Avocado
- 1/3 Medium firm tofu
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Pepper
- 1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
- Lemon juice from half a lemon
- 2 handfuls Arugula
- 10-20 Pistachios
- Vegan cream cheese optional
- 1 tsp Balsamic Glaze optional
Instructions
- Toast 2 slices of your choice of bread in a toaster for a crispy texture.
- Mash half an avocado with approximate 100 grams of medium firm tofu with a fork in a medium sized bowl.
- Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, nutritional yeast, and other desired spices (Ex: cayenne pepper for some spice!) to the mixture in the bowl.
- Spread vegan cream cheese on the freshly toasted bread.
- Add a handful of arugula on top of each slice of bread, then add the avocado/tofu mixture on top.
- Sprinkle some pistachios and drizzle some balsamic glaze on top of your open faced toast to finish.
Sasha Holland has been vegan for seven years. A recent UCSB graduate with a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, Sasha loves to workout whether that be hiking outside or lifting weights at the gym. She also is very interested in health and wellness and is pursuing an advanced degree and career in dietetics.
