Harissa Avocado Toast
A snack or light lunch, this recipe features avocado, a smoky-sweet carrot almond salad, feta cheese, spicy harissa, and pomegranate molasses on toasted flatbread.
Ingredients
- 2 each flatbread 6" x 6" cut in half and toasted/grilled at time of service
- 1/2 cup ripe avocado pulp mashed with a fork
- 2 1/2 Tbsp Moroccan harissa paste
- 1 1/2 cup Carrot Almond Salad recipe below
- 3 Tbsp feta cheese crumbled
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp pomegranate molasses prepared or see note below
- 3/4 oz sliced blanched almonds (about 1 1/2 Tbsp) toasted until golden and aromatic
Carrot Almond Salad
- 1 1/4 cups shredded carrots
- 2 Tbsp golden raisins
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh mint leaves chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh cilantro leaves chopped
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 pinch fresh garlic minced
- 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Divide avocado pulp and spread on each piece of toasted or grilled flat bread.
- To the toasts, drizzle the harissa, add Carrot Almond Salad, feta cheese, and pomegranate molasses. Serve.
Carrot Almond Salad
- Combine toasted almonds with remaining ingredients. Toss to mix.
Notes
Pomegranate molasses can be purchased at the grocery store or make your own by simmering 100% pomegranate juice in a pan until it becomes thick and syrupy.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 7gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 580mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10g
Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.