Spicy Chorizo-Spiced Mushroom Avocado Toast

A 470-calorie Brunch recipe from MunchInIt. Serves 2. Prep 10 min, cook 15 min.

Ingredients

• 2 slices whole-wheat sourdough bread
• 1 ripe avocado
• 150g cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano
• 0.25 tsp ground cumin
• 0.25 tsp garlic powder
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Prep: Slice mushrooms, chop cilantro, and toast bread.
2. Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
3. While mushrooms cook, mash the avocado in a small bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lime juice.
4. Add smoked paprika, dried oregano, ground cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the sautéed mushrooms. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Spread the mashed avocado generously over the toasted sourdough bread.
6. Top the avocado toast with the spicy chorizo-spiced mushrooms.
7. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.