Description
This classic Avocado Toast recipe features creamy mashed avocado spread over toasted whole grain or sourdough bread, elevated with a splash of lemon or lime juice and seasoned with salt and pepper. Customize it with optional toppings like red pepper flakes, cherry tomatoes, poached eggs, microgreens, feta cheese, or everything bagel seasoning for a nutritious and delicious breakfast or snack that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 slices of whole grain or sourdough bread, toasted
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- Red pepper flakes
- Sliced cherry tomatoes
- Poached egg
- Microgreens
- Feta cheese
- Everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocado: Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl. Add the lemon or lime juice.
- Mash the Avocado: Use a fork to mash the avocado until smooth or chunky, based on your preference. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Toast the Bread: Toast the slices of whole grain or sourdough bread until golden and crisp.
- Assemble the Toast: Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread slices.
- Add Toppings: Customize your toast with optional toppings like red pepper flakes, sliced cherry tomatoes, a poached egg, microgreens, feta cheese, or everything bagel seasoning.
- Serve: Enjoy the avocado toast immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, rub a raw garlic clove over the warm toast before adding the avocado.
- This recipe can easily be doubled to serve more people.
- Feel free to customize toppings to suit your taste preferences.
- Use ripe avocados for the creamiest texture and best taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
