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Sunrise Avocado Toast with Citrus Quinoa Salad and Chia Seed Pudding

Discover a refreshing and rejuvenating Californian brunch with this vibrant recipe featuring avocado toast, citrus quinoa salad, and chia seed pudding! Fuel your glow with these energizing ingredients.

Time: (Prep, Cook, Total) Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 2 minutes Total: 12 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: Californian, Vegetarian

Allergens

N/A

Ingredients

  • 1 slice whole grain bread, toasted 1/2 ripe avocado, mashed 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice Salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 cup cooked quinoa 1/2 cup diced cucumber 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced Zest and juice of 1 orange 2 tbsp chia seeds 1 cup unsweetened almond milk Honey or maple syrup, to taste (optional) Fresh berries for garnish

Instructions

  1. a. In a small bowl, combine chia seeds with almond milk and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if desired. Let sit for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until it forms a thick pudding. b. In a separate bowl, toss together quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, orange zest, and juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. c. Mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Spread the mixture onto the toasted bread slice. d. Top the toast with the citrus quinoa salad. e. Add a dollop of chia seed pudding on top of the salad. Garnish with fresh berries and enjoy!

Chef’s Insight

To elevate this dish, try using sourdough bread instead of whole grain.

Notes

The chia seed pudding can be made the night before to save time in the morning.

Cultural or Historical Background

This recipe is inspired by the fresh and vibrant flavors often found in California cuisine.