Avocado Toast
Whether kept classic or dressed up with eggs, herbs, cheese, or fresh vegetables, avocado toast works well for breakfast, lunch, or a light meal. Start with the base and explore the many combinations in this recipe.
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 slices bread, sourdough or whole wheat
- 1 ripe avocado, medium
- 1 tsp lemon or lime juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
Optional Toppings
- Classic, red pepper flakes, everything bagel seasoning, or a drizzle of olive oil
- With Egg, fried, poached, boiled, or scrambled egg
- Mediterranean, feta cheese, chickpeas, tomatoes, sesame seeds, and fresh basil
- Spicy, sliced jalapeños or hot sauce
- Smoked Salmon, smoked salmon with fresh dill
- Sweet & Savory, honey or sliced strawberries with a light balsamic glaze
- Crunchy, sliced radishes, cucumbers, or toasted seeds
Method:
Start Cooking- Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl.
- Add the lemon or lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mash gently with a fork, leaving some texture.
- Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the warm toasted bread.
- Add any optional toppings you like. Bon appétit.
Kitchen Tools:
- Toaster or skillet
Notes:
From the kitchen
- Lemon or lime juice helps slow browning and keeps the avocado bright in flavor.
- Mash the avocado lightly so it stays slightly chunky, not completely smooth.
- Toast the bread well so it stays crisp under the avocado.
- Café Favorite: Avocado, feta cheese, chili flakes, and a drizzle of honey.
- Mediterranean: Avocado, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, sesame seeds, and fresh basil.
- Egg & Avocado: Avocado with a fried or poached egg and chili flakes.
- Breakfast Classic: Avocado, fried egg, crumbled feta, and a dash of hot sauce.
- Fresh Garden: Avocado, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and shaved Parmesan.
- Creamy & Savory: Avocado with cottage cheese or ricotta and black pepper.
- Crunchy & Bright: Avocado, sliced radishes, cucumbers, and toasted seeds.
- Lox Toast: Avocado, smoked salmon, thinly sliced red onion, capers, fresh dill, and a squeeze of lemon.
- Plant-Based Power: Avocado with hummus, chickpeas, radishes, and sunflower seeds.
- Mexican-Inspired: Avocado, fire-roasted corn, pickled red onions, cotija cheese, and cilantro.
- Chili Crunch: Avocado, chili oil or chili crisp, and a squeeze of lime.
- Kimchi Kick: Avocado with kimchi or sauerkraut.
- Sweet & Savory: Avocado, honey, strawberries, and a light balsamic drizzle.
- Honey & Fruit: Avocado, sliced peaches or mango, honey, and red pepper flakes.
- Strawberry Balsamic: Avocado, sliced strawberries, balsamic reduction, and flaky sea salt.
- For a creamier texture, blend or mash the avocado with 1 tbsp Greek yogurt to create a whipped avocado spread.
- Mix in garlic powder or a small grated garlic clove for extra flavor.
- Add finely chopped herbs like parsley, dill, or chives for freshness.
- Serve immediately while the toast is warm and crisp.
- Avocado toast pairs well with fresh fruit, yogurt, or a simple salad for a balanced meal.
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Nutrition:
Calories: 258 kcal | Carbohydrates: 22 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 18 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11 g | Trans Fat: 0.01 g | Cholesterol: 1 mg | Sodium: 183 mg | Potassium: 541 mg | Fiber: 8 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 150 IU | Vitamin C: 11 mg | Calcium: 49 mg | Iron: 2 mg
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Avocados
WHY WE LOVE IT
Their creamy texture and rich flavor, making them perfect for spreading, blending, or slicing into simple dishes.
A LITTLE STORY
Avocados have been cultivated in Central and South America for thousands of years. In modern kitchens around the world, they became especially popular in simple dishes like avocado toast.
DID YOU KNOW?
Avocados are technically a fruit and are naturally rich in healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, and potassium.