Category Archives: Lunch

Goat Cheese Toast with Peppers, Tomatoes and Avocado

This is a great brunch and may even work well as a lunch or light dinner option, especially if you add an egg or increase the cheese.

Goat Cheese Toast with Peppers, Tomatoes and Avocado

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: California
Keyword: Quick
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 490kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bread whole wheat
  • 3 Fresno peppers or 2-3 other mildly spicy peppers, like Anaheim or Poblano
  • 1 serrano pepper optional
  • 3 tomatoes heirloom or on-the-vine
  • 1 avocado
  • 5-6 sprigs basil
  • 4 oz goat cheese or whole-milk ricotta

Instructions

  • Slice the mild peppers and clean out the seeds. Chop the serrano pepper. Cut the tomatoes into medium-sized cubes or ½ slices, and very lightly salt (on the cutting board is fine). Cube the avocado. Slice or cut the basil.
  • Melt 1-2 tbsp butter in a skillet on medium-hot and add the serranos and sliced mild peppers. Season with salt and some pepper. Cook until the peppers are softened and a nice brown color in parts.
  • Toast the bread.
  • If using ricotta, whip it with some salt and pepper before spreading on the toast. For goat cheese, or other soft cheeses with plenty of flavor, just spread on a piece of toasted bread. Top with the basil leaves in an even layer across the whole thing. Top with the peppers. Serve the tomatoes and avocados on the side, incorporating as you eat if you’d like.

Notes

  • Serves 2
  • For added protein, fry 1 egg per serving

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 1154mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2790IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 4mg
Nutrition Facts
Goat Cheese Toast with Peppers, Tomatoes and Avocado
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 26mg9%
Sodium 450mg20%
Potassium 1154mg33%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 14g58%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 2790IU56%
Vitamin C 62mg75%
Calcium 182mg18%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.