Fresh, flavorful, and filled with colorful ingredients, our Beet Avocado Tomato Toast made with Lifeway Farmer Cheese is an excellent source of protein, fiber, and micronutrients your body needs to thrive.
Roasted beets and micro-greens are incredible sources of antioxidants, fiber, and compounds that support a healthy liver and blood flow, while avocados provide healthy fats and fiber, tomatoes provide vitamins and additional antioxidants, and Lifeway Farmer Cheese packs this toast with complete protein and gut-nourishing live probiotics.
Our cultured cheese’s smooth, creamy texture makes a terrific ingredient to include in dips and spreads to use on toast, in sandwiches, and more. Here, it boosts a meal that would typically be low in protein with a sufficient amount to keep you full and satisfied while being easy to digest. The mild flavor of our cheese also allows the savory, earthy flavor of beets, sweetness of tomatoes, and richness of avocados to shine, while a simple combination sea salt, black pepper, and lemon brings everything together. This is a true toast masterpiece that can’t be beat!
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The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Servings: 2Ingredients
- 1 roasted beet (or 3-4 small steamed beets)
- fresh lemon juice from one lemon
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1/8 tsp. sea salt
- 1 avocado, pitted and halved
- 2/3 cup Farmer Cheese
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup micro-greens
- cracked black pepper
- flaked sea salt for sprinkling on top
- optional: chia seeds for sprinkling on top
- 2 pieces thick sourdough bread or gluten-free alternative
Directions
- Toast the bread to your preference. While it's toasting, add the roasted beet or steamed beets to a food processor with the Lifeway Farmer Cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, 1/8 tsp. salt, and process into a smooth, whipped purée. Set aside.
- In a toaster oven or on the top rack of a regular oven, broil the cherry tomatoes on a sheet pan covered in foil for 5-7 minutes until just blistered on top (or you can leave them raw and just slice them in half, if preferred).
- Spread the farmer cheese and beet mixture from step 1 onto your pieces of toast, then top each piece with slices of avocado, 1/4 cup the cooked tomatoes, and 1/4 cup micro-greens. Add a sprinkle of flaked sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and chia seeds, then slightly mash down. Enjoy!
