Avocado Garlicky Mushroom Toast

Serves: 2
Time: 20 minutes
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

Garlicky Mushrooms

• 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced (cremini, button, or shiitake)

• 1 tbsp olive oil or vegan butter

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ tsp soy sauce or tamari

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Pinch of chili flakes (optional)

• Fresh thyme or parsley, chopped (optional)

Avocado Smash

• 1 large ripe avocado

• 1–2 tsp lemon juice

• Salt, to taste

• Black pepper, to taste

To Serve

• 2 thick slices sourdough or rustic bread, toasted

• Optional toppings: microgreens, sesame seeds, nutritional yeast, balsamic glaze

Instructions

1. Cook the mushrooms
   Heat oil or vegan butter in a skillet over medium heat.
   Add mushrooms in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes until browned.
   Stir, then add garlic, soy sauce, pepper, and chili flakes.
   Cook another 1–2 minutes until fragrant and glossy.
   Remove from heat and stir in herbs if using.

2. Mash the avocado
   In a small bowl, mash avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper until creamy but slightly chunky.

3. Toast the bread
   Toast bread until golden and crisp.

4. Assemble
   Spread avocado generously over toast.
   Top with warm garlicky mushrooms.
   Finish with optional toppings as desired.

Tips & Variations

• Extra richness: Add a drizzle of olive oil or vegan aioli.

• Protein boost: Add white beans or chickpeas to the mushrooms.

• Umami upgrade: Splash of balsamic vinegar or miso stirred into mushrooms.

• Spicy version: Finish with chili oil or harissa.