Description
Avocado Toast is a quick, nourishing, and endlessly customizable meal — perfectly creamy, crunchy, and satisfying whether for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner. It pairs buttery mashed avocado with crisp toast and your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 slices of sturdy bread (sourdough, multigrain, rye, or your favorite)
- 1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings:
- Chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce
- Olive oil drizzle
- Cherry tomatoes, sliced
- Radishes, thinly sliced
- Soft‑boiled or fried egg
- Microgreens or fresh herbs (e.g. cilantro, basil)
- Crumbled feta or goat cheese
- Smoked salmon or chickpeas
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp — choose a sturdy bread so it holds the avocado well.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash the avocado with a fork until smooth or slightly chunky, depending on your preference.
- Add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the warm toast.
- Add any desired toppings: e.g., a drizzle of olive oil and chili flakes, sliced egg or vegetables, cheese, herbs, or smoked salmon.
- Serve immediately while the toast is still crisp.
Notes
- To keep leftover mashed avocado from browning, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface and store airtight. Add lemon or lime juice helps slow oxidation.
- Use thick, hearty bread (like sourdough or multigrain) to avoid soggy toast.
- Toast the bread just before serving — assembling early makes the bread lose its crispness.
- For extra protein and satiety, top with egg, beans, tofu, or smoked salmon. Adding nuts, seeds, or cheese increases healthy fats and flavor.
- If storing avocado mash ahead, wait toasting bread and assembling until serving time for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with avocado spread (half recipe)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
