Avocado Chimichurri Toast
Creamy avocado topped with bright chimichurri on toasted sourdough. Make ahead, wrap for lunch, or pack sauce separately to keep toast crisp.
Lunch will never the same. Creamy, luscious avocado gets bathed in vinegary-herb sauce.
Prepare this ahead and wrap it for a lunch on-the-go.
Submitted by: Laura from Chicago, IL
Yield: Serves 4
- Toast rustic bread and brush with olive oil to create a crisp base for avocado and chimichurri.
- Make chimichurri ahead and refrigerate; add it just before eating or pack it separately to avoid soggy toast.
- Prevent avocado browning with citrus, keeping the pit, or wrapping tightly until ready to eat.
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Preparation Instructions:
Toast bread either in a skillet or toaster. Brush bread, one side only, with extra virgin olive oil.
Pile sliced avocado on bread. Lavishly dollop chimichurri on top of avocado.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is chimichurri and where can I buy Green Chimichurri Mix?
Chimichurri is a bright herb sauce usually made from parsley, garlic, vinegar, oil, and spices. Green Chimichurri Mix is sold in many grocery stores in the spice or international aisle and online.
Can I make chimichurri from scratch?
Yes. A quick version: finely chop 1 cup parsley, 1/2 cup cilantro if you like, 3 garlic cloves, mix with 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Stir well and taste.
How can I stop avocado slices from turning brown?
Sprinkle lemon or lime juice over the avocado, keep the pit with nearby slices, or press plastic wrap directly onto the avocado surface. For packed lunches, assemble close to eating time when possible.
Can I prepare this ahead and take it for lunch on-the-go?
Yes. Prepare the chimichurri and toast ahead. For best results, pack chimichurri separately in a small container and add it at lunchtime. If you must assemble, toast well, brush with oil, cool completely, then wrap tightly to keep it as crisp as possible.
How do I avoid soggy toast when packing?
Toast the bread until crisp and brush lightly with olive oil to form a barrier. Pack chimichurri and avocado separately when you can. If you must assemble, wrap in parchment then foil to keep steam out and eat sooner rather than later.
Which bread works best for this toast?
Thick slices of sourdough or rustic country bread work best because they hold the toppings and stay firmer. You can use whole grain or gluten-free loaves if you need alternatives.
Is this recipe vegan and are there gluten-free options?
Yes, the recipe is naturally vegan. To make it gluten-free, choose gluten-free bread or a suitable gluten-free flatbread.
What is chimichurri and where can I buy Green Chimichurri Mix?
Chimichurri is a bright herb sauce usually made from parsley, garlic, vinegar, oil, and spices. Green Chimichurri Mix is sold in many grocery stores in the spice or international aisle and online.
Can I make chimichurri from scratch?
Yes. A quick version: finely chop 1 cup parsley, 1/2 cup cilantro if you like, 3 garlic cloves, mix with 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Stir well and taste.
How can I stop avocado slices from turning brown?
Sprinkle lemon or lime juice over the avocado, keep the pit with nearby slices, or press plastic wrap directly onto the avocado surface. For packed lunches, assemble close to eating time when possible.
Can I prepare this ahead and take it for lunch on-the-go?
Yes. Prepare the chimichurri and toast ahead. For best results, pack chimichurri separately in a small container and add it at lunchtime. If you must assemble, toast well, brush with oil, cool completely, then wrap tightly to keep it as crisp as possible.
How do I avoid soggy toast when packing?
Toast the bread until crisp and brush lightly with olive oil to form a barrier. Pack chimichurri and avocado separately when you can. If you must assemble, wrap in parchment then foil to keep steam out and eat sooner rather than later.
Which bread works best for this toast?
Thick slices of sourdough or rustic country bread work best because they hold the toppings and stay firmer. You can use whole grain or gluten-free loaves if you need alternatives.
Is this recipe vegan and are there gluten-free options?
Yes, the recipe is naturally vegan. To make it gluten-free, choose gluten-free bread or a suitable gluten-free flatbread.
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