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