A blank canvas

Toast.

What is life without bread, anyway? Toast has almost become an artful endeavor. The possibility of toppings are endless. Sweet, savory, combination. A drizzle of honey, or a slathering of…Nutella? You call the shots. Bring on the toast, and check out these 5 creative

ideas to elevate your canvas of carbs to newfound territories.

White Bean Artichoke Basil toast via Pinch of Yum

• 1 clove garlic
• 1 14-ounce can chickpeas or white beans, rinsed and drained
• a handful of fresh basil
• juice of one lemon (or two, if you love tangy like me!)
• a generous drizzle of good quality olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 heaping cup canned or jarred artichoke hearts, drained
• about 2 cups fresh baby spinach or other greens
• 10 small pieces of whole wheat bread, toasted

Full recipe here

Honey Lemon Breakfast Toast with Ricotta and Fig via Ambitious Kitchen

• 2 slices of whole grain or gluten free bread
• 1/4 cup low fat ricotta
• 1/2 fresh lemon, juiced
• 1/2 tablespoon honey
• 4 figs, sliced
• 2 tablespoons pistachio pieces
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Full recipe here

Butternut Squash, Arugula, Goat Cheese and Garlic via Hello Glow

• one whole head of garlic
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb butternut squash, peeled and chopped into 1/2 -inch dice (see instruction below)
• salt
• pepper
• 4 ounces soft goat cheese, room temperature
• 1.5 ounces fresh baby arugula
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 4 large thin slices of grainy, dense bread (or a good quality french boule), toasted
• Maldon or fleur del sel salt, for finishing

Full recipe here

Avocado Toast with Pistachio Dukkah via Half Baked Harvest

Pistachio Dukkah

• 1/2 cup raw pistachios
• 1/4 cup black or white sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons cumin seeds (or 2 teaspoons ground cumin)
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds (or 1 teaspoon ground coriander)
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• salt + pepper, to taste

Avocado Toast

• 2 pieces crusty whole grain bread
• 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (reserve 1-2 tablespoon of the oil)
• 2 tablespoons kalamata olives, roughly chopped
• 1 ripe avocado, pitted + sliced
• salt + pepper, to taste
• juice + zest from 1/2 lemon
• 1-2 poached or fried eggs
• feta cheese, crumbled
• large handful of micro greens + fresh herbs, for topping

Full recipe here

Peanut Butter toast with Granola and Honey via Well Plated

• 4 slices hearty multigrain or wheat bread
• 4 tablespoons peanut butter
• 2 large bananas, sliced
• 2-3 tablespoons honey
• Small handful granola

Full recipe here

By Alexis Bendjouia