Ah, summer. Kick back and toast the arrival of the season of sunshine, outdoor gatherings, and al fresco dining with…toast! Really, what could be a simpler way to celebrate rich, luscious summertime flavours than with easy, healthy, in-season toast toppers? These three delicious toast toppers are quick-to-fix, bright in appearance, and bursting with bold summer taste.
Deceptively Delicate: Shaved Asparagus Toast
Ingredients:
1 slice Little Northern Bakehouse Seeds & Grains Bread
1/2 avocado
3 asparagus spears
2 tablespoons pant-based soft cheese (we used Kite Hill)
1 tablespoon pickled red onion
Small handful pea shoots
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
Pinch chia seeds
step 01
Toast the bread
step 02
Mash the avocado and spread over toast
step 03
Shave asparagus using a vegetable peeler and arrange on toast
step 04
Garnish with soft cheese, red onion, pea shoots, lemon zest and chia seeds
Tender & Juicy: Roasted RADISH Toast
Ingredients:
1 slice Little Northern Bakehouse Millet & Chia Bread
1/4 cup pant-based soft cheese (we used Kite Hill)
1 bunch of radishes, trimmed and cut in half
1 teaspoon oil
Salt & pepper to taste
1 fresh thyme sprig
step 01
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
step 02
Toss radishes with oil, salt and pepper, spread on a baking sheet and roast until starting to brown, approximately 25 minutes. Let cool while slightly
step 03
Toast the bread and spread with soft cheese
step 04
Top with radishes and thyme (use leftover radishes for more toast or in salads)
Sweet & Crunchy: Strawberry Cream Cheese Pistachio Toast
Ingredients:
1 slice Little Northern Bakehouse Millet & Chia Bread
1 tablespoon plain plant-based cream cheese, at room temperature (we use Daiya)
1/2 tablespoon strawberry jam
2 strawberries
1 tablespoon pistachios
step 01
Toast the bread
step 02
In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and jam and spread over toast
step 03
Slice strawberries and arrange on toast
step 04
Chop pistachios and sprinkle on top