We know everyone’s juggling a high mental load - we’re tired by the end of the day, often lacking the energy or motivation to cook a full meal. That’s where toast comes in: it’s quick, comforting, and endlessly adaptable. But most importantly, we can make that slice of toast work harder - turning it into something genuinely nourishing, with more fibre, protein and plant diversity in every bite.
Whether you’re working from home, rushing between errands or pulling together a five-minute dinner, a good piece of toast really can do it all.
That’s why we’re sharing five of our favourite ways to top it - easy, packed with nutritious plants, and completely delicious.
1. Harissa Butter Beans on Toast
Gently spiced, warming and full of plant protein. Butter beans simmered in a harissa tomato sauce, served on sourdough with crispy garlic and a swirl of yoghurt.
This harissa butter beans on toast is the ultimate simple breakfast recipe packed full of flavour. The creamy harissa sauce tastes delicious mixed with the garlicky fried butter beans. We love to serve this on some toasted sourdough, with a pinch of chilli flakes and some fresh parsley.
View Recipe2. Avocado & Kimchi Toastie
Avocado toast with a gut-loving twist. Creamy avocado meets tangy kimchi in a golden, crispy toastie packed with bold flavour.
We recently made kimchi in the office and have been obsessed ever since - it's such a great addition to any sandwich or salad. This avocado & kimchi toastie works perfectly if you're feeling like a savoury breakfast. The creaminess of the avocado pairs amazingly with the sharpness of the kimchi and lemon juice.
View Recipe3. Sticky Miso Mushrooms
Umami-rich mushrooms cooked in a sticky miso glaze, piled onto toast or sandwiched with tahini yoghurt and crispy onions. Deeply satisfying and totally addictive.
This is a simple lunch packed full of flavour and veggies. The miso mushroom sauce is thick and delicious, with the wilted spinach adding some freshness and the sliced spring onions adding a crunch. We love to serve this on thick slices of sourdough.
View Recipe4. Tahini Tomatoes on Toast
Creamy, tangy and full of summer flavour. Juicy roasted cherry tomatoes with tahini, lemon and olive oil. It’s comforting, but still light.
These tahini tomatoes on toast are the perfect meal to make when you want something a little more special that you can pull together quickly. The tahini and olive oil create a creamy sauce for the tomatoes, while the garlic and lime juice add a delicious flavour.
View Recipe5. Creamy Peas on Toast
A green take on a classic: smashed peas with garlic, lemon, tahini and olive oil - high in fibre, full of fresh flavour, and ready in minutes.
Forget avocado toast, and make these creamy peas on toast for a protein-packed breakfast or lunch. Serve with sautéed mushrooms and a sprinkle of chilli flakes for an extra kick.
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