Breakfast

Avocado Toast

Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min Serves: 2 Vegan
Avocado Toast

Avocado toast has become a modern breakfast classic for good reason – it's simple, nutritious, and infinitely customizable. This recipe takes the basic concept and elevates it with perfectly ripe avocados, bright lemon, and a variety of optional toppings to suit your taste.

The key to exceptional avocado toast lies in the quality of your ingredients. Choose perfectly ripe avocados (firm but yielding to gentle pressure) and good-quality bread with a sturdy texture that can support the toppings without becoming soggy.

Ingredients

  • 2 slices sourdough bread (or bread of choice)
  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Microgreens or sprouts (optional)
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • Radishes, thinly sliced (optional)
  • Everything bagel seasoning (optional)

Equipment Needed

  • Toaster or toaster oven
  • Small bowl
  • Fork
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons

Instructions

  1. Toast the bread slices until golden brown and crisp. If you prefer, you can drizzle a little olive oil on the bread before toasting for extra flavor.

  2. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl.

  3. Add the lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the avocado. Mash with a fork to your desired consistency – some prefer it chunky, others smooth.

  4. Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread slices.

  5. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if using, and add an additional pinch of sea salt and black pepper on top.

  6. Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil.

  7. Add any optional toppings of your choice – microgreens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced radishes, or everything bagel seasoning all work wonderfully.

  8. Serve immediately while the toast is still warm and crisp.

Chef's Tips

  • To check if an avocado is ripe, gently press near the stem end – it should yield to pressure but not feel mushy.
  • If you're preparing avocado toast for a group, toast the bread and prepare the toppings ahead of time, but mash and spread the avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
  • A squeeze of lemon or lime juice not only adds flavor but helps prevent the avocado from browning too quickly.
  • For a more substantial meal, top your avocado toast with a poached or fried egg.
  • Thick-cut, artisanal bread works best for avocado toast as it provides a sturdy base for the toppings.
  • If your avocados aren't quite ripe, place them in a paper bag with a banana or apple at room temperature to speed up the ripening process.

Variations

Mediterranean Style

Top with crumbled feta cheese, diced cucumber, halved kalamata olives, and a sprinkle of za'atar.

Mexican Inspired

Add a spoonful of black beans, diced tomato, red onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime instead of lemon.

Smoked Salmon Deluxe

Layer with smoked salmon, thinly sliced red onion, capers, and a squeeze of lemon for a luxurious brunch option.

Nutrition Information

Calories Fat Carbs Protein
290 22g 24g 5g

*Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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