Description
Avocado toast is a quick, delicious, and customizable meal made with mashed ripe avocados spread over crispy toasted bread. Perfect for any time of day, it’s packed with healthy fats and nutrients.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 4 slices of bread (sourdough, whole grain, or your choice)
- 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
- Toppings of choice: poached eggs, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, chili flakes, radishes, microgreens, etc.
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices to your desired level of crispiness.
- While the bread is toasting, cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash the avocado with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Add salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to the mashed avocado and mix well.
- Spread the seasoned avocado evenly onto each slice of toasted bread.
- Drizzle with olive oil if desired, and top with your favorite toppings.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for the best flavor and texture.
- Customize with your favorite toppings such as eggs, seeds, or veggies.
- To store mashed avocado, mix with lemon juice and keep in an airtight container with the pit.
- Best enjoyed fresh for optimal texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: No-Cook, Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
