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Avocado Toast Recipe

Avocado Toast Recipe

5.2 from 7 reviews

A simple, delicious, and healthy Avocado Toast recipe featuring creamy mashed avocado spread over toasted bread, enhanced with lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and customizable with optional toppings like poached egg, cherry tomatoes, and microgreens for a nutritious breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

Scale

Base

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 2 slices of your favorite bread (sourdough, multigrain, or whole wheat)

Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Optional Toppings

  • Poached egg
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Microgreens
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Toast the bread: Toast the bread slices in a toaster or skillet until golden and crispy to provide a crunchy base for the avocado spread.
  2. Prepare the avocado: While the bread is toasting, cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl for mashing.
  3. Mash the avocado: Mash the avocado with a fork, leaving it as chunky or smooth as you prefer for texture variation.
  4. Season the avocado: Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the mashed avocado, mixing well to combine flavors and prevent browning.
  5. Spread the avocado: Evenly spread the seasoned avocado mixture onto each toasted bread slice for an appetizing look and taste.
  6. Add optional toppings: Customize your toast by adding toppings like a poached egg, cherry tomatoes, microgreens, red pepper flakes, or a drizzle of olive oil for extra flavor and nutrition.
  7. Serve and enjoy: Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and textures at their best.

Notes

  • Use ripe avocados for a creamy texture.
  • Toast the bread to your preference for crispiness.
  • Lemon juice prevents the avocado from browning quickly.
  • Optional toppings are highly customizable to suit dietary preferences.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy optimal freshness and texture.

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Keywords: Avocado Toast, Breakfast, Healthy Snack, Vegetarian, Quick Recipe