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Asparagus Cilantro Tahini Avocado Toast

This isnโ€™t your average avocado toastโ€”itโ€™s an elevated version topped with a creamy tahini dressing, crisp shaved asparagus, and a sprinkle of herbs. Yes, you can deconstruct it and use the salad as a side to almost anything or the dressing anywhere you, well, use dressing. But try it all together as the Asparagus Cilantro Tahini Avocado Toast recipe, that it is, and we’re sure you’ll agree there’s a lot to love about toast.ย 

Asparagus Cilantro Tahini Avocado Toast Recipe

Why You’ll Love This

This avocado toast is fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor, thanks to the nutty tahini dressing and seasonal asparagus. The lemony herb sauce balances the richness of the avocado, while the roasted bread adds a satisfying crunch. Itโ€™s plant-based, full of good fats, and looks as good as it tastes.

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Recipe Ingredients

Hereโ€™s what you need to make this gourmet avocado toast:

For the Tahini Dressing:

  • Tahini โ€“ Rich and creamy with a subtle nuttiness.
  • Lemon juice โ€“ Brightens the flavor and thins the sauce.
  • Fresh cilantro (leaves and stems) โ€“ Adds an herbaceous freshness.
  • Honey โ€“ Balances the tang and richness with sweetness.

For the Avocado Toast:

  • Country bread โ€“ Hearty and rustic, ideal for holding toppings.
  • Extra-virgin olive oil โ€“ For toasting the bread and flavoring the asparagus.
  • Asparagus spears โ€“ Shaved thin for crunch and freshness.
  • Avocados โ€“ The creamy star of the show.

How to Make This Recipe

Start by blending up the tahini dressing: it should be the texture of melted ice cream. Toast the bread in the oven until golden and crisp. Meanwhile, shave the asparagus into ribbons with a vegetable peeler and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mash the avocado, spread it onto the toast, and top with dressing and asparagus ribbons.

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What to Serve With This

This avocado toast is satisfying on its own, but it pairs perfectly with poached eggs, a bowl of polenta, sweet crepes, or a citrusy salad. For brunch, serve it alongside a cold brew or green juice. And if you’re making a spread, this dish brings color and a California-style twist to any table.

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Asparagus Cilantro Tahini Avocado Toast Recipe

Asparagus Cilantro Tahini Avocado Toast Recipe

This is a twist on an avocado toast with a cilantro-tahini dressing and a shaved asparagus salad.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 377 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Tahini Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems
  • 4 teaspoons honey
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

For The Avocado Toast:

  • 8 (1/2 inch) slices country bread
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounces asparagus spears
  • 2 firm-ripe avocado

Instructions
 

  • Make The Tahini Dressing:ย Combine tahini, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, cilantro, honey, water, a pinch of salt, and a few cranks of pepper in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Taste and add more lemon, honey, water, or salt, as desired (you want it to be the consistency of melted ice cream)
  • Bake The Toasts: Meanwhile, heat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Brush the bread with olive oil, season with salt, and bake until golden brown, about 5 to 10 minutes. 
  • Shave The Asparagus:ย Holding the end of the asparagus stalk, use a vegetable peeler to shave the asparagus into long thin strips (don't worry if the tips snap off). Combine the shaved asparagus and any tips in a bowl, add a drizzle of olive oil and some salt and pepper and toss to coat.ย 
  • Assemble The Toast:ย When you're ready to make the toasts, halve and pit the avocados, and mash with a fork. Put about 1/4 of an avocado on each toast, then top with a spoonful of dressing and a handful of asparagus (folding them on themselves, so they fit on the toast). Top with a bit of salt and serve.

PERSONAL NOTES

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 377kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 9gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 29mgPotassium: 757mgFiber: 9gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 731IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Avocado toast, California Avocado
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