Chimichurri Avocado Toast / June 14, 2018 by Lindsey | Dolly and Oatmeal

Chimichurri Avocado Toast | Dolly and Oatmeal

i'm popping in here real quick with this avocado toast "recipe". it's not so much a recipe than it is a couple of favorite ingredients mixed together to make one epic piece of toast! if you're not familiar with chimichurri sauce, it's a herb-based, green sauce that's traditionally used for grilled meats and fish. but it's also great in vegetarian dishes as well: used as a salad dressing, tossed into lentils or beans, or mixed into a pasta salad. but, i love it on avocado toast! and i think you will too!

it provides it a great garlicky flavor, and a bit of an acidic bite from the vinegar. there's also a faint spice from crushed red pepper flakes. and all together with creamy, smashed avocado just takes your traditional avocado toast up a significant notch. sometimes i eat the toasts as is, with an egg on top, or served on the side. it's a great "breakfast for dinner" recipe on a night where you need to take a break. all in all, a super easy, but revitalized take on a classic 😉i hope you all enjoy it as much i do!

xo!!

chimichurri avocado toast | v & gf

print the recipe!

| makes roughly 1/2 cup chimichurri |

1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped fine
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 tablespoon finely minced red onion
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

toast

3-4 slices gluten free bread, toasted (or preferred bread slices)
1 ripe avocado
fine sea salt
nasturtium or herb flowers for garnish (very optional)

method

in a mixing bowl, mix together the parsley, oregano, garlic, red onion, vinegar, and olive oil. stir in the salt and crushed red pepper flakes. taste and adjust the salt and vinegar if desired. store the chimichurri in a lidded jar in the fridge for up to 1 week. remove it from the fridge 30 minutes prior to serving.
assemble the toast. cut the avocado and mash it into the toast; season with salt, then top with the chimichurri sauce and nasturtium or herb flowers (if using) and eat right away.

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miso-tahini avocado toast w/ black sesame gomasio / March 3, 2015 by Lindsey | Dolly and Oatmeal

miso tahini avocado toast w/ black sesame gomasio | dolly and oatmeal

do you ever have those weeks where you kind of want to crawl under a blanket and not come out until it's a warm sunny beach day? yeah, me too. after a long stressful week, i was stuck on an airplane for the better part of a morning this weekend. and while i'm usually the girl with all kinds of vibe-y airplane snacks and meals, i didn't bring anything with me except for a nut mix, and a boiled egg (which i had already eaten on the drive). big mistake! after i de-boarded said plane i was left to my own devices, because let's face it, most times airport food is just plain scary (at least for me), but i managed to get my hands on hot water to brew some tea i had stashed in my carry-on. i basically survived on adrenaline and tea for a good 7 hours until i was able to get back home.

like a lot of people i'm sure, i can't stand airports, absolutely loathe them. so when there are occurrences like the one i encountered, my nervous system gets totally whacked. and also like most people, when i get stressed, i crave all the cozies, including warm crunchy toast! this toast variation was born out of something i usually prepare which is a hummus, avo, and egg toast. but since i didn't have the patience to make hummus, i made a thicker tahini sauce fortified with a good amount of pungent miso paste which is super when paired with the subtleness of an avocado. and to top was a healthy dose of black sesame gomasio (basically a toasted sesame salt), mostly because it's what i had on hand, but also because i try to ingest a good amount of black sesames daily for their soothing medicinal properties. some sliced scallions for crunch and some leafy dill to bring some bright herby notes.

avo toast, y'all. it's limits are endless, amiright!? i just saw this version on mr. donny tsang's instagram account the other day and almost flipped my lid! what are some of your favorite combos?

also, also! it's that time of year again where you get to vote for your favorite food blogs in Saveuar's Blog Awards 2015! this is such a thrilling time of year to get the opportunity to acknowledge so many insanely awesome blogs! let your voice be heard! and if you feel so inclined, i wouldn't mind if you threw dolly and oatmeal a vote ;) xo!

miso-tahini avocado toast w/ black sesame gomasio (v + gf)

the gomasio makes more than you will need here, so store in a lidded jar at room temp for up to 5-6 months. i love sprinkling it on green salads, grain salads, roasted vegetables etc., etc. likewise, the miso-tahini makes approx. 1/3 cup and you will likely have leftovers which you can cover and refrigerate for 1-2 weeks.

| makes 4 slices |

black sesame gomasio ingredients

1/4 cup black sesame seeds
1/8 teaspoon large grain sea salt

toast ingredients

1/4 cup tahini paste
1 tablespoon mellow white miso
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3-4 tablespoons water
splash of tamari (optional)
1 ripe avocado, pitted and cut into 4 segments
4 slices of toast, toasted
1-2 tablespoons black sesame gomasio
2 scallions, trimmed and sliced thin
fresh chopped dill, to top (optional)

instructions

in a heavy skillet over a low flame, toast sesame seeds until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. set aside and let cool. place salt and cooled seeds in a mortar and pestle, grind until sandy. set aside until ready to use
in a small mixing bowl, whisk tahini, miso, lemon juice, and garlic; while whisking add water 1 tablespoon at a time until thick and creamy (slightly thicker than a traditional tahini sauce). cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use
take the avocado segments and slice each segment into thin slices. spread a generous amount of miso-tahini onto each piece of toast; top with sliced avocado and sprinkle with gomasio, sliced scallions, and chopped dill (if using)

enjoy!