Description
Avocado Toast is a simple, nutritious, and delicious breakfast option that combines creamy mashed avocado with toasted whole grain or sourdough bread. Enhanced with a hint of lemon juice, seasoning, and optional toppings like poached eggs or feta cheese, it is a quick and satisfying meal to start your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 slices of whole grain or sourdough bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Ingredients
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Olive oil for drizzling (optional)
- Optional toppings: poached egg, cherry tomatoes, microgreens, or feta cheese
Instructions
- Toast the Bread: Toast the bread slices to your desired level of crispness using a toaster or oven. This will provide a crunchy base to hold the creamy avocado.
- Prepare the Avocado: While the bread is toasting, cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash it with a fork until smooth or slightly chunky, based on your texture preference.
- Season the Avocado: Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the mashed avocado. This brightens the flavor and prevents browning.
- Assemble the Toast: Spread the seasoned mashed avocado evenly onto the toasted bread slices, coating them generously.
- Add Finishing Touches: Drizzle a little olive oil over the avocado if desired, then sprinkle with red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Add any additional toppings such as a poached egg, cherry tomatoes, microgreens, or feta cheese to enhance flavor and nutrition.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the avocado toast fresh to appreciate the contrasting textures and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- For meal prep, mash the avocado with lemon juice ahead of time and store in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed against the surface to minimize browning.
- Best enjoyed fresh to maintain crispiness of toast and freshness of avocado.
- Customize toppings to suit dietary preferences or seasonal availability.
