Fresh Vegan Tomato Avocado Basil Breakfast Croissants
A quick and easy vegan breakfast featuring flaky croissants filled with creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and fresh basil for a bright, satisfying start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- Store-bought vegan croissants, thawed if frozen
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed or sliced
- Cherry tomatoes, halved (or Roma tomatoes sliced thin)
- Fresh basil leaves, whole or torn
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Sea salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly cracked, to taste
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- Optional: red pepper flakes or garlic powder for subtle heat
Instructions
- Prepare the tomato-basil mix: In a bowl, gently toss halved cherry tomatoes with torn fresh basil leaves. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil and season with a pinch of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Let sit while prepping the rest.
- Prep the avocado: Cut 1 ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop into a small bowl. Add 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Mash lightly with a fork to keep some texture.
- Slice the croissants: Using a sharp serrated knife, slice each croissant horizontally but leave a hinge on one side to hold everything together.
- Assemble: Spread a generous layer of mashed avocado on the bottom half of each croissant. Spoon the tomato and basil mixture evenly over the avocado. Optionally, sprinkle red pepper flakes or garlic powder.
- Final touch: Close the croissant gently and press lightly to keep everything intact. Drizzle a little more olive oil on top if desired.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor. Optionally, toast croissants lightly before assembling but avoid heating after assembly to keep basil fresh.
Notes
Use ripe but firm avocados to avoid runny filling. Assemble croissants just before serving to keep basil fresh and croissants crisp. Toast croissants before assembling if you prefer warm pastry. For gluten-free, substitute croissants with gluten-free baguette or rolls. Add smoked tofu or tempeh for extra protein. Avoid reheating assembled croissants to prevent wilting and browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 6
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