Magic in Minutes: Savory Toasts

Back when I began thinking about starting this blog, one of the most important components that I wanted to feature is how to make intentional recipes as exciting, easy and accessible as possible for my fellow busy witches.

Magic doesn’t just revolve around sabbats and moon phases; it is present in every facet of our lives, but sometimes it just seems like there isn’t enough time in the day to capture this energy the way we would want to. This is where my mission came into focus; we all have to eat and cooking is an amazing and simple way to weave more intention into your daily routine.

Remembering this and thinking of my own daily intentional cooking habits, I decided to give you all a peek at one of my go to meals to make for myself: Savory Toasts.

I have become quite obsessed as of late with these ultra satisfying toasts since they are simple to prepare and pretty portable, so I can easily nibble on them for breakfast while I work. However, these can absolutely be paired with a lovely salad or bowl of soup as a nice light lunch or dinner as well. The best part for me is you can build each toast with whatever intention you want to focus at any given time, meaning you can work your magic no matter what the day decides to throw at you.

I decided to offer up three of my favorite variations of savory toasts featuring different flavors and intentions to get you all started, however the versatility of gorgeous ingredients you can use to create them is practically endless.

Roasted Garlic Avocado Toast

Avocado toast is really the OG of the savory toast game; you don’t usually have to go far to find a restaurant or cafe that has a version of it on their menu. The good thing is, it is just as easy to make at home and has a lot of intentional benefits to offer you.

My variation of this classic starts with a base of sweet caramelized roasted garlic (check out my recipe to make your own homemade version here: Garlic Confit), then a generous amount of creamy avocado slices, and all topped off with everything bagel seasoning and an over easy egg. Personally, I love to make this toast for times when I know that I will need a clear head and extra protective energy to get me through the day. The addition of the egg brings with it the power for a fresh start no matter what time of day you choose to enjoy this, however you can absolutely omit it if you’d like to make it vegan friendly.

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Roasted Garlic Avocado Toast

Our version of this classic toast features roasted garlic, creamy avocado slices, everything bagel seasoning, and an over easy egg to bring you clarity, protection, and a fresh start to your day.

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 5 MinTotal time: 10 Min

Ingredients

• 1 piece of regular or gluten free bread of your choosing, sliced thick (prosperity, abundance)
• 1/2 avocado, sliced thin (clarity, beauty)
• 2 cloves roasted garlic or 1 tbsp roasted garlic paste (protection, warding)
• 1/2 tsp everything bagel seasoning (cleansing, protection, open mindedness)
• 1 egg (optional) (new beginnings, renewal)

Instructions

1. Toast the bread to your preferred color and texture and spread the roasted garlic evenly across it.
2. Arrange your avocado slices on top of the garlic toast and sprinkle with some of the seasoning.
3. If choosing to use the egg, cook it to your personal liking and place it on top of the avocado. Season the egg with the remainder of the everything bagel blend and enjoy!

Honey Roasted Butternut Squash, Burrata, and Hazelnut Toast

I am an absolute advocate for butternut squash to be in more recipes because I adore it so much! It has a rich, slightly sweet taste, which I like accentuating here with a drizzle of honey, a dollop of luxurious burrata cheese, and a sprinkle of crunchy hazelnuts. Intentionally, this toast continues with that “rich” theme and is perfect for when you are looking to either attract more material wealth or if the abundance you seek is that of knowledge and wisdom.

I do highly recommend roasting off more of the squash than you need; It will keep well in a sealed container for 4-5 days and is very versatile. You can save the extras to make more of these toasts, use it as side dish for chicken and pork or opt to make it the star of the show on top of a vegetarian brown rice bowl!

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Honey Roasted Butternut Squash, Burrata, and Hazelnut Toast

Slightly sweet from honey and butternut squash, this toast is still savory enough to enjoy any time of the day and will keep you inspired and positive as you attract prosperity and wisdom into your life!

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 14 MinTotal time: 24 Min

Ingredients

Honey Roasted Butternut Squash

• 1/2 butternut squash, peeled and seeded (prosperity, creative thought, abundance)
• 2 tsp avocado oil (health, beauty)
• 1 tbsp honey of your choice (attraction/manifestation)
• Salt, to taste (purification, protection)
• Black pepper, to taste (banish negative energy)
• 1 tsp garlic powder (health, protection)

Honey Roasted Butternut Squash, Burrata, and Hazelnut Toast

• 1 piece of regular or gluten free bread of your choice, sliced thick (prosperity, abundance)
• 6-10 slices of roasted squash (prosperity, creative thought, abundance)
• 2 Tbsp burrata cheese (lunar energy, vitality)
• 1 Tbsp hazelnuts, chopped coarsely (wisdom, clear thought)
• 1/2 Tbsp honey of your choice (attraction/manifestation)

Instructions

To prepare the squash

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a sheet tray with parchment or cooking spray.
2. Thinly slice your peeled and seeded squash into half moons, cutting the larger pieces in half if needed, and place into a bowl.
3. Add in the oil, seasonings, and honey into the bowl with the squash and mix with your hands to coat each slice evenly.
4. Arrange in a single layer on your tray and place into the oven and allow to cook for 12-14 minutes or until soft and just starting to caramelize. Be sure to check the squash often to ensure none of it burns due to the the honey.
5. Once done, remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before removing from the tray. Extras can be stored in a sealed container for up to 4-5 days.

To make the toast

1. Toast your chosen bread until the preferred color and texture for you.
2. Arrange your squash slices on top of the toast and add the burrata on top of the slices.
3. Sprinkle over the hazelnuts and finish with a drizzle of honey. Enjoy!

Notes

• You can use a chili pepper infused honey in this recipe for a slightly spicy kick and an energizing boost to your spellwork!

Blistered Tomato and Ricotta Toast

Our last toast might just be my favorite because it just has it all! The slightly caramelized balsamic roasted tomatoes offer so much sweetness and vibrancy to beautifully compliment the richness of the milky ricotta cheese and herbaceous pesto and a drizzle of garlic oil seals the whole deal.

This toast is fairly multi-purpose when it comes to magical intention; the ingredients hold energy for when you are looking to boost love and relationship workings, as well as those focusing on improving physical health and drawing in material wealth. While you can absolutely make your own pesto for this dish, there are a bunch of great store bought varieties out there too, so don’t feel any shame in utilizing those!

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Blistered Tomato and Ricotta Toast

Vibrant balsamic roasted tomatoes pair with decadent ricotta cheese and basil pesto to create a toast that will help fuel you and your workings in the areas of love, wealth, and health.

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 12 MinTotal time: 17 Min

Ingredients

Roasted Balsamic Tomatoes

• 1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (love, luck, creative thought)
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (fertility, health, beauty)
• 2 tsp olive oil (healing, beauty, peace)
• 1 tsp garlic powder (protection, health)
• Salt, to taste (purification, protection)
• Black pepper, to taste (warding negative energy)

Blistered Tomato and Ricotta Toast

• 1 piece regular or gluten free bread of your choice, sliced thick (prosperity, abundance)
• 1 batch Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes (creative thought, love, health)
• 1/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese (abundance, renewal, vitality)
• 1 Tbsp homemade or store bought pesto (love, protection, wealth-drawing)
• 1 tsp garlic infused or plain olive oil (protection, healing, beauty, peace)

Instructions

To roast tomatoes

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a oven safe dish with cooking spray or parchment.
2. Place your halved tomatoes into a bowl with the vinegar, oil, and seasonings and mix gently to coat.
3. Arrange in a single layer into your prepared dish and roast for 10-12 minutes or until beginning to caramelize and the skins blister.
4. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.

To make the toast

1. Toast your bread to the preferred color and texture you like.
2. Spread the ricotta over the toast, leaving a slight well in the center to hold the tomatoes.
3. Spoon the tomatoes carefully into the space you created and top with the pesto. Finish with a drizzle of garlic or olive oil and enjoy!

Which one of these toasts are you most excited to try or what ingredients or intentions would you build your toast with? We’d love to hear about it in the comments!

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