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Hummus Breakfast Toast

ByElena Paravantes, MS, RD

A perfect vegan, mediterranean breakfast: Whole grain toast topped with hummus, red pepper strips and a sprinkle of pine nuts

Whole grain toast with hummus

Tahini and red peppers are a perfect combination. Hummus, a traditional dip/spread made with tahini (sesame paste) and chickpeas, is the perfect high protein topping you need for a savory breakfast.

This breakfast is a great source of protein, fiber and vitamins thanks to it’s ingredients. The addition of pine nuts adds that extra crunch and more antioxidants.

If you don’t have hummus on hand, I suggest you use tahini. Just mix it with a teaspoon of water and a bit of lemon juice and spread it on your bread.

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Hummus Breakfast Toast

Whole grain toast with hummus
Total Time: 5 minutes
A perfect vegan, mediterranean breakfast: Whole grain toast topped with hummus, red pepper strips and a sprinkle of pine nuts
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Toast
Servings: 1
Author: Elena Paravantes, MS, RD
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Ingredients

  • ½ tsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 large slice whole grain bread
  • 1 tbsp hummus
  • 1 tsp pine nuts

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in small pan, once hot saute peppers for 2-3 minutes.
  • Toast bread, spread hummus, top with peppers and sprinkle pine nuts.

Notes

If you don’t have hummus on hand, I suggest you use tahini. Just mix it with a teaspoon of water and a bit of lemon juice and spread it on your bread.

Elena Paravantes, MS, RDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist by the U.S. Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). She is an expert on the Mediterranean Diet. She has been active as a clinician, consultant, author and lecturer for 20 years, both in the U.S. and Greece. An expert on the Greek Mediterranean Diet, her interviews and articles have been published in many publications including CNN, U.S. News and World Report, Prevention, NPR, and Shape. Elena has collaborated with a number of organizations including Loyola University, Yale University, University of Missouri, Louisiana State University, and the American College of Greece. Elena earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics and her Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She holds has a Master’s Degree of Science in Health Management.

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  2. This was really easy to make. I used jarred red peppers. I’m trying to cut out sugar and this was perfect for breakfast.5 stars

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