Sweet and Spicy Avocado Toast with Feta and Red Pepper Jam

This avocado toast takes things up a notch with chewy ciabatta, creamy guacamole, crunchy cucumber slices and a sweet kick from red pepper jam. Topped with salty feta, fresh dill and crispy fried onions, it’s a balanced and satisfying meal.

Perfect for a quick lunch or brunch, this recipe comes together in just 10 minutes. Adjust the chili flakes to your heat preference for an extra spicy finish.

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Ingredients

2 unit Ciabatta BreadView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Mini CucumberView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce DillView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup GuacamoleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Red Pepper JamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Feta CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Crispy Fried OnionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Chili FlakesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Salt to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Pepper to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Halve the ciabattas and toast them until golden brown.
2. Wash and dry the produce. Trim the cucumber and slice it on a diagonal into ¼-inch-thick pieces. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Pick the dill fronds and chop them roughly.
3. Spread the cut sides of the toasted ciabattas evenly with guacamole. Top with the cucumber slices and drizzle with red pepper jam.
4. Sprinkle with feta cheese, chopped dill, crispy fried onions and as many chili flakes as you like.
5. Divide the toasts between plates and serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use regular bread instead of ciabatta?

Yes, any sturdy bread like sourdough or whole wheat works well, but ciabatta adds a nice chewy texture.

What can I substitute for red pepper jam?

You can use sweet chili sauce or a fruit jam like apricot for a similar sweet-spicy flavor.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

As written, it contains gluten from ciabatta. Use gluten-free bread to make it gluten-free.