Argyle Street Avocado Toast
Creamy avocado on hearty toast with Argyle Street seasoning, pickled ribbons, and a few drops of toasted sesame oil. Quick, fresh breakfast or snack.
The toasted sesame oil gives this an especially rich flavor. Try pickling the cucumbers and carrots beforehand, using some light vinegar and sugar.
Submitted by: Geoff Marshall from Chicago, IL
Yield: 1-2 servings
- Mash avocado with lemon and Argyle Street blend; spread on toasted hearty bread.
- Add shaved carrot and cucumber ribbons; quick pickling brightens the flavors.
- Finish with a few drops of toasted sesame oil, microgreens, and optional garnishes or proteins.
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Preparation Instructions:
Mash avocado, lemon juice, and Argyle Street blend together.
Smear on toasted bread, top with carrots, cucumbers, toasted sesame oil, sprouts, and additional Argyle Seasoning or black sesame seeds.
Serve and eat immediately.
Optional additions: soft boiled quail eggs, hot chile pepper slices, marinated tofu, or radish.
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More About This Recipe
Use a vegetable peeler or a mandolin to get the long, thin ribbons of carrots and cucumbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I quick-pickle the cucumbers and carrots?
Slice or shave the vegetables. Mix equal parts light vinegar and water (about 1/2 cup each), add 1 teaspoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt, then pour over the veg. Let sit 15 to 30 minutes for a fast pickle or chill longer for more flavor.
What is the easiest way to get thin ribbons of carrot and cucumber?
Use a vegetable peeler to shave long ribbons or a mandolin for uniform thin slices. Peel along the vegetable length for ribbons. Work slowly and use a guard with the mandolin for safety.
Can I make the toast ahead of time and store leftovers?
Assemble just before eating for best texture. You can prep pickled veg and toast bread ahead. Keep mashed avocado covered with plastic pressed to the surface and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, but expect slight color change.
What is Argyle Street Blend and what can I use instead?
Argyle Street Blend is a savory seasoning mix used in the recipe. If you do not have it, substitute an everything bagel mix or combine sesame seeds, sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of crushed red pepper.
How do I stop the avocado from browning?
Stir fresh lemon juice into the mashed avocado and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface before refrigerating. Use within a day for best color and flavor.
How can I add protein or make this vegan?
For vegan protein, add marinated or grilled tofu or seasoned chickpeas. Nonvegan options include soft boiled quail eggs or smoked salmon. The recipe itself is easily adapted by swapping toppings.
What bread and garnishes work best?
Choose a hearty bread like sourdough or country loaf and toast it so it stays crisp under the avocado. Finish with a few drops of toasted sesame oil, microgreens, and optional black sesame seeds or extra Argyle seasoning.
How do I quick-pickle the cucumbers and carrots?
Slice or shave the vegetables. Mix equal parts light vinegar and water (about 1/2 cup each), add 1 teaspoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt, then pour over the veg. Let sit 15 to 30 minutes for a fast pickle or chill longer for more flavor.
What is the easiest way to get thin ribbons of carrot and cucumber?
Use a vegetable peeler to shave long ribbons or a mandolin for uniform thin slices. Peel along the vegetable length for ribbons. Work slowly and use a guard with the mandolin for safety.
Can I make the toast ahead of time and store leftovers?
Assemble just before eating for best texture. You can prep pickled veg and toast bread ahead. Keep mashed avocado covered with plastic pressed to the surface and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, but expect slight color change.
What is Argyle Street Blend and what can I use instead?
Argyle Street Blend is a savory seasoning mix used in the recipe. If you do not have it, substitute an everything bagel mix or combine sesame seeds, sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of crushed red pepper.
How do I stop the avocado from browning?
Stir fresh lemon juice into the mashed avocado and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface before refrigerating. Use within a day for best color and flavor.
How can I add protein or make this vegan?
For vegan protein, add marinated or grilled tofu or seasoned chickpeas. Nonvegan options include soft boiled quail eggs or smoked salmon. The recipe itself is easily adapted by swapping toppings.
What bread and garnishes work best?
Choose a hearty bread like sourdough or country loaf and toast it so it stays crisp under the avocado. Finish with a few drops of toasted sesame oil, microgreens, and optional black sesame seeds or extra Argyle seasoning.
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