Radish and Avocado Toast

This Radish and Avocado Toast is something you can do for the radish lover in your life each time she or he says: ‘I’ll have another helping of that’. In addition to enjoying a great winter side dish with roasted meats, this Radish and Avocado Toast recipe is also a welcomed, refreshing, and tasty step forward from those beloved avocado toasts. Enjoy this as a breakfast dish or brunch – or a satisfying snack at any time of the day!

Creamy avocado, crisp, peppery radishes, and bright, tangy lime juice is a combination I’m never going to get tired of. The lime juice adds tartness to offset the buttery richness of the avocado and the cayenne-pheoned spice of the radishes. Then come the crushed red pepper flakes and fresh herbs for even more flavor and texture.

While this Radish and Avocado Toast makes for a delicious snack, it’s also incredibly nutritious. Like many other fruits, avocados are an excellent source of monounsaturated fats, as well as fiber and several vitamins and minerals. Meanwhile, the radishes provide you with a lot of nutritional value for very few calories, giving you lots of vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants.

Radish and Avocado Toast

Recipe by Vernon AlstonCourse: AppetizersCuisine: Modern-Fusion, American, European, Middle Eastern, Asian

Servings

4

servings

Calories

320

kcal

Total time

15

minutes

Ingredients

• 4 slices of whole-grain bread

• 2 ripe avocados

• 1 bunch of radishes, thinly sliced

• 1 lime

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)

Directions

• Toast the bread slices until golden brown and crispy.
• In a small bowl, mash the avocados with a fork until you achieve a chunky consistency. Squeeze in the juice of half a lime and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Spread the mashed avocado generously onto each piece of toasted bread.
• Arrange the thinly sliced radishes evenly over the avocado toast.
• Drizzle the remaining lime juice over the radishes.
• Sprinkle a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes over the toast for an extra kick of heat (optional).
• Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional).

This showcases radishes at their best: quick to assemble, and completely delicious. Served as a morning pick-me-up, impromptu brunch, or afternoon treat, you can’t go wrong with radish and avocado toast.

AboutYummy Tips and Tricks

1. Perfect Avocado Ripeness:
   Choose avocados that are ripe but still firm. If your avocados are too hard, place them in a paper bag with a banana to speed up ripening.
2. Radish Slicing Technique:
   Use a mandoline slicer or sharp knife to cut radishes into very thin, uniform slices. This ensures a consistent texture and makes the radishes easier to eat on the toast.
3. Toast Timing:
   Toast the bread just before assembling to ensure it’s still warm and crispy when you add the toppings. This contrast in temperature and texture enhances the overall eating experience.
4. Seasoning Balance:
   Don’t overdo the salt. The radishes already have a natural peppery flavor, so a light hand with seasoning allows all the fresh flavors to shine. Taste as you go and adjust accordingly.
5. Prep Ahead:
   To save time, slice the radishes and mash the avocado (with a splash of lime juice to prevent browning) in advance. Store them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. This way, you can quickly assemble the toast when you’re ready to eat.

Vernon Alston

Vernon Alston, a former chef, is an extraordinary personality with a rich history of food and a creative cooking style. Being the one for Vernon high proficiency in pro cuisine and also thanks to the years of his experience, he has succeeded in enhancing his skills, thus, deputtering the reputation of him as a chef, who is league in creating unforgettable dishes.