Zippy Avocado Toast

Zippy Avocado Toast

Name: Zippy Avocado Toast
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup hummus (any kind you like); 2 slices whole-grain bread, toasted; 1 perfectly ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced; 2 pinches salt; 1 pinch black pepper; 2 pinches cayenne pepper

Kids Advisory Board member Jai developed this easy, flavor-packed recipe when he was testing spices for us. It’s as great for breakfast or brunch as it is for lunch or a snack. Just make sure to use a nice, ripe avocado.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

kitchen gear

Cutting board
Sharp knife (adult needed)
Toaster (adult needed)
Measuring cups
Fork

Ingredients

1/4 cup hummus (any kind you like)
2 slices whole-grain bread, toasted
1 perfectly ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
2 pinches salt
1 pinch black pepper
2 pinches cayenne pepper

Instructions

Spread the hummus evenly on the toast, making a thin coating over the bread.
Put half the avocado slices on each piece of toast. Use a fork to mash and spread it evenly.
Sprinkle with the salt and pepper, then top it off with a pinch of cayenne.

Notes

Did you know?

Cayenne is made from dried, ground cayenne chile peppers. Jai described the spice as “hot but somewhat bland.”