Gourmet breakfast toasts
Bored of having the same old piece of buttered toast every morning? Chef, Mike Ward shares ten ways to upgrade your classic breakfast staple with delicious sweet and savoury toppings.
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Ingredients
Toast
Banana and coconut toast
Almond butter
Sliced banana
Shaved coconut
Chia seeds
Honey and figs toast
Cream cheese
Fresh figs
Roasted hazelnuts
Fresh thyme
Honey
Pear and walnuts toast
Pear
Olive oil
Honey
Walnuts
Chicken salad toast
Diced chicken
Finely diced apple
Mayo
Radishes
Pea sprouts
White bean toast
Cannelloni beans
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Parsley
Zatar
Avocado toast
Avocado
Lemon zest
Chili flakes
Mixed berries toast
Mixed berries
Balsamic vinegar
Goats cheese
Smoked salmon toast
Smoked salmon
Mayo, (or yoghurt)
Lemon, juice
Capers
Cherry tomatoes and bocconcini toast
Bocconcini
Cherry tomatoes
Basil
Olive oil
Salt
Cucumber toast with dill and chives
Cream cheese
Dill
Cucumber
Chives
Instructions
1. Banana and coconut toast
Spread almond butter on toast. Top with sliced banana, shaved coconut, and chia seeds.
2. Honey and figs toast
Spread a thick layer of cream cheese on toast. Sprinkle sliced fresh figs, roasted hazelnuts, and fresh thyme. Drizzle honey generously on top.
3. Pear and walnuts toast
Cut the pear over a mandolin. Place pear slices and chopped walnuts on toast. Finish with a dash of olive oil and honey.
4. Chicken salad toast
Mix diced chicken, finely diced apple, and mayo to make chicken salad. Spread chicken salad on toast equally. Top with thin sliced radishes and pea sprouts.
5. White bean toast
To make white bean puree, put cannelloni beans in a food processor with olive oil, salt, and pepper for flavor. Spread the puree on toast and finish with fresh parsley and Zatar.
6. Avocado toast
Place sliced avocado on toast and sprinkle lemon zest and chili flakes for a richer taste.
7. Mixed berries toast
Spread goats cheese on toast. Then top with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
8. Smoked salmon toast
Spread toast with mayo (or yoghurt for a healthier option). Place smoked salmon on top. Finish with a splash of lemon juice and capers.
9. Cherry tomatoes and bocconcini toast
Put sliced bocconcini on the bread. Top with cherry tomato halves and fresh basil. Finish with olive oil and salt.
10. Cucumber toast with dill and chives
Spread cream cheese on toast. Place finely diced cucumbers, dill and chives on top.