Rice Cakes With Avocado And Everything Seasoning
Ingredients
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- 1 ripe avocado – halved, pitted, and peeled
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 plain rice cakes
- 2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper – freshly ground
Instructions
1. Place the avocado in a small bowl and mash it with a fork until mostly smooth with some small chunks remaining.
2. Add the lemon juice, kosher salt, and extra-virgin olive oil to the mashed avocado and stir until well combined and creamy.
3. Lay the rice cakes on a plate or serving board in a single layer.
4. Divide the avocado mixture evenly among the rice cakes and spread it to the edges in an even layer.
5. Sprinkle the everything bagel seasoning evenly over the avocado on each rice cake.
6. Finish with a light sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper over the tops.
7. Serve the rice cakes immediately while the rice cakes are crisp.
Rice Cakes with Avocado and Everything Seasoning are a light, crisp snack that combines creamy richness with savory crunch. The neutral, airy base of the rice cake lets the buttery avocado and aromatic seasoning shine, creating a satisfying contrast of textures. A hint of lemon and olive oil brightens the topping, making each bite fresh-tasting and clean.
This dish reflects the modern American snacking trend that borrows from several familiar favorites, particularly avocado toast and the classic everything bagel. Rice cakes rose to popularity in the late 20th century as a low-fat alternative to bread and crackers, while everything bagel seasoning is a New York deli staple that has become a pantry blend in its own right. Putting them together with avocado is a more recent evolution seen in cafes, blogs, and health-forward cookbooks, where the goal is to capture the flavors of a bagel-and-schmear or avocado toast in a lighter, gluten-free format.