Description
This Smashed Cucumber Toast with Artichoke Edamame Spread is a delightful and refreshing vegan breakfast option. The crunchy cucumbers paired with the creamy spread on toasted sourdough bread create a perfect harmony of flavors.
Ingredients
Smashed Cucumbers
- 5 Persian cucumbers
 - Kosher salt
 - 1 clove garlic, grated
 - Juice and zest of half a lemon
 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
 - 1 scallion, thinly sliced
 - 2 tbsp Castelvetrano olives, diced
 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 
Artichoke Edamame Spread
- 12 oz bag frozen edamame, thawed or cooked according to package instructions
 - 1/3 cup jarred marinated artichoke hearts plus 3 tbsp of the artichoke marinade from the jar
 - 3 tbsp Castelvetrano olives
 - 1 scallion, roughly chopped
 - 1 large clove garlic, grated
 - Juice and zest of half a lemon
 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves plus extra for garnish
 - 1/4 cup basil leaves
 - 2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 - 4 slices sourdough bread, for serving
 - Flaky salt, for serving (optional)
 
Instructions
- Prepare Smashed Cucumbers: Halve the cucumbers lengthwise, then smack them with the flat of a blade. Cut them into 1-inch pieces and sprinkle with salt. Set aside.
 - Make Artichoke Edamame Spread: Process edamame, artichoke hearts, marinade, olives, scallion, garlic, lemon zest and juice, parsley, basil, oil, and salt until smooth.
 - Combine Cucumbers and Spread: Toss cucumbers with garlic, lemon, red pepper flakes, scallion, olives, and oil. Adjust salt.
 - Assemble Toast: Toast bread, spread with edamame mixture, top with cucumbers, parsley, and sea salt.
 
Notes
- If the mixture is too thick, add more oil or artichoke marinade and process until smooth.
 - Experiment with different veggies as toppings like marinated tomatoes or zucchini ribbons.
 - Adjust flavors by adding more olives for saltiness, herbs for freshness, or lemon juice for tanginess.
 
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
 - Cook Time: 5 minutes
 - Category: Breakfast
 - Method: Blending
 - Cuisine: American
 
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast with spread
 - Calories: 280
 - Sugar: 3g
 - Sodium: 540mg
 - Fat: 14g
 - Saturated Fat: 2g
 - Unsaturated Fat: 10g
 - Trans Fat: 0g
 - Carbohydrates: 30g
 - Fiber: 8g
 - Protein: 12g
 - Cholesterol: 0mg