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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