Zesty Mediterranean Avocado and Chickpea Smash Toast

Ingredients

• 2 large avocados, halved, pitted, and peeled
• 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 slices whole grain bread, toasted

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Method

1. 01
   In a medium bowl, combine the avocado flesh and rinsed chickpeas.
2. 02
   Using a fork or potato masher, smash the avocado and chickpeas together until well combined but still chunky.
3. 03
   Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper to the avocado mixture. Stir until mixed evenly.
4. 04
   Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary.
5. 05
   Toast the slices of whole grain bread to your desired level of crispiness.
6. 06
   Spread the avocado and chickpea smash generously over each slice of toasted bread.
7. 07
   Top each toast with halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh parsley.
8. 08
   Serve immediately and enjoy your zesty Mediterranean toast.