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Avocado Tofu Toasts: Healthy Snack!

Avocado Tofu Toasts: Healthy Snack!

By Kathypatalsky

These delicious Avocado Tofu Toasts combine silky sauteed tofu, speckled with spices, buttery avocado and lemon all sitting on top of a crisp tamari rice cracker. Whip up this healthy snack and feel good about all the yummy flavors you get to enjoy! Rich in protein and healthy fats..

Avocado Tofu Toasts

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Avocado Tofu Toasts

vegan, makes 6 toasts

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 avocado, sliced into strips
  • 6 thin slices of firm tofu, blotted dry
  • 1/2 lemon, sliced into wedges (garnish)
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 6 sesame tamari rice crackers (extra-large variety)

tofu saute:

  • 2-3 pinches salt (to taste)
  • a few dashes of chili powder or chipotle powder
  • 1/2 tsp agave or maple syrup (optional, adds hint of sweetness!)
  • a few dashes fine black pepper
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil for saute pan (safflower oil used)

Directions:

1. Slice avocado and juice 1/2 lemon. Soak avocado in lemon juice while you prepare tofu.

2. Slice tofu and blot with paper towel so that the outside surfaces are nice and dry.

3. Heat a saute pan over high heat. When hot, add oil and sliced tofu. Add spices over top. Cook 1-2 minutes on each side.

4. Add tofu and avocado to rice crackers. Add pepper over top. Add optional Brazil nut garnish for some added nutrients! Serve.

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