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Ultimate Savory and Sweet Avocado Toast Variations Recipe

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Avocado Toast is a quick and versatile breakfast or snack option featuring creamy mashed avocado spread over toasted bread. This recipe includes a basic version along with multiple topping ideas like fried egg, hummus, arugula and goat cheese, black beans and salsa, citrus, tuna, strawberries with balsamic, curried chickpeas, Mediterranean-style toppings, smoked salmon, and even a sweet chocolate version, allowing you to customize your toast to suit any taste preference.

Ingredients

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Basic Avocado Toast

  • 1 slice of toast (multigrain, sourdough, etc.)
  • 1/2 an avocado
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Fried Egg Avocado Toast

  • Basic avocado toast ingredients
  • 1 fried egg

Hummus Avocado Toast

  • Basic avocado toast ingredients
  • 23 Tbsp hummus (plain or flavored)
  • Drizzle of olive oil

Arugula & Goat Cheese Avocado Toast

  • Basic avocado toast ingredients
  • Handful of arugula
  • 23 Tbsp crumbled goat cheese (or feta)
  • Squeeze of lemon

Black Bean & Salsa Avocado Toast

  • Basic avocado toast ingredients
  • 1/4 cup black beans (canned or cooked)
  • 2 Tbsp salsa
  • 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro

Citrus Avocado Toast

  • Basic avocado toast ingredients
  • 1/3 of an orange, sliced into segments
  • 1/3 of a grapefruit, sliced into segments
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh mint

Tuna Avocado Toast

  • Basic avocado toast ingredients
  • 1 can tuna, drained
  • Squeeze of lemon

Strawberry Balsamic Avocado Toast

  • Basic avocado toast ingredients
  • 1/3 cup sliced strawberries
  • Drizzle of balsamic vinegar

Curried Avocado Toast

  • Basic avocado toast ingredients
  • 23 dashes of curry powder
  • 1/4 cup chickpeas
  • 1/4 of a red onion, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro

Mediterranean Avocado Toast

  • Basic avocado toast ingredients
  • 1/4 cup chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup diced or sliced tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast

  • Basic avocado toast ingredients
  • 34 slices of smoked salmon
  • 1/4 of a red onion, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp capers
  • 1 tsp dill
  • Squeeze of lemon

Chocolate Avocado Toast

  • Basic avocado toast ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 12 tsp maple syrup
  • Handful of berries
  • Handful of fresh mint leaves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Toast Bread: Place a slice of your preferred bread such as multigrain or sourdough into a toaster and toast until golden brown and crisp.
  2. Mash Avocado: While the bread is toasting, cut half of an avocado into a bowl and mash it with a fork until smooth and creamy.
  3. Spread Avocado: Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread slice.
  4. Season: Sprinkle salt and pepper over the avocado to taste.
  5. Add Toppings: Add any desired toppings based on your choice from the variety of options like fried egg, hummus, arugula and goat cheese, black beans and salsa, citrus segments, tuna, strawberries with balsamic, curried chickpeas, Mediterranean vegetables and cheese, smoked salmon, or chocolate and berries.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Once assembled, serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful and nutritious avocado toast.

Notes

  • You can use any type of bread you like, including gluten-free options.
  • For creamier avocado, select ripe but firm avocados.
  • Customize toppings to suit dietary preferences or what’s available in your kitchen.
  • Adding a squeeze of lemon juice to mashed avocado can help prevent browning.
  • This recipe is excellent for quick breakfasts, snacks, or light lunches.
  • Leftover avocado should be stored with plastic wrap pressed directly on its surface to reduce air exposure.

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