Make an Easy Avocado Sesame Toast

Avocado toast seems to be everywhere these days, but I'll bet you've never had one quite like this. Under the rich velvety slices of avocado, is a tart and savory sesame and lemon spread, which elevates this already tasty toast onto a whole new plane. It's one of those crave-worthy breakfasts that you'll fall asleep dreaming about the night before. The best part is that it comes together in under five minutes, making it the perfect weekday meal.

Tahini is a Middle Eastern ingredient made by grinding hulled sesame seeds into a pourable paste. It tastes a bit like freshly ground peanut butter, but has a more wild and visceral taste. Mixed with some lemon juice, salt and dried thyme, it morphs into a flavor-packed spread that forms the perfect base for our savory toast.

Topped with creamy green slices of avocado, drizzled with a bit of olive oil, and sprinkled with a pinch of citrusy sumac, this not only looks splendid, it tastes the part as well. But it's not just about the taste; in the same way the sesame compliments the avocado taste-wise, it also has complimentary nutritional characteristics. Sesame packs in the protein, fiber and minerals, while avocado is a powerhouse of vitamins and antioxidants. Together they're an unbeatable bundle of energy and nutrients that will keep you powered through your morning routine.

For even more protein, you can also top this with a poached egg, sunny side up egg, or scrambled eggs.