Description
Avocado Toast is a quick, easy, and nutritious dish combining the creamy richness of ripe avocados with the crunch of toasted bread. Perfect for breakfast, a healthy snack, or light lunch, this versatile recipe offers endless possibilities to customize with your favorite toppings and flavors, delivering a satisfying balance of creamy, crunchy, and fresh textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, soft but not mushy
- 4 slices fresh whole grain, sourdough, or artisan bread
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
- Sea salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon high-quality olive oil
Optional Toppings
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh herbs such as cilantro, basil, chives, or parsley
- Crushed red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños
- Poached egg, smoked salmon, or crispy bacon
- Nutritional yeast and hemp seeds (for vegan option)
- Honey or balsamic glaze
- Sliced strawberries or figs
Instructions
- Toast Your Bread: Start with your favorite fresh bread slices and toast them until golden brown and crunchy, providing a sturdy and delicious base for your avocado spread.
- Prepare the Avocado: Halve each avocado, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Gently mash with a fork, keeping some texture, then mix in fresh lemon or lime juice along with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper.
- Spread the Avocado: Evenly spread the mashed avocado over the warm toast, covering every nook and cranny to create a creamy, flavorful layer.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle chosen toppings thoughtfully, such as cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta, fresh herbs, chili flakes, or protein options like poached egg or smoked salmon to enhance flavor and add color.
- Finish with Olive Oil: Drizzle a little high-quality olive oil on top to add richness, smoothness, and a glossy, appetizing appearance.
Notes
- Choose ripe avocados that are soft to the touch but not mushy for perfect creaminess.
- Toast bread properly until crispy and sturdy to prevent sogginess and support your toppings.
- Use fresh lemon or lime juice to brighten flavor and prevent avocado browning.
- Customize texture by mashing avocado for creaminess or slicing thinly for more bite and visual appeal.
- Season generously with salt and pepper to enhance every bite of avocado.
- Store mashed avocado separately with lemon juice to keep fresh if not serving immediately, and keep toast separate to maintain crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: avocado toast, healthy snack, quick breakfast, vegetarian, vegan options, easy lunch, gluten free
