Avocado Toast
Avocado Toast is a quick, healthy, and satisfying meal or snack featuring creamy mashed avocado on toasted bread, customizable with a variety of toppings for flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 slices
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Modern
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 slices of bread (sourdough, multigrain, or rye)
- 1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: red pepper flakes, olive oil, cherry tomatoes, microgreens, poached egg, feta cheese, everything seasoning
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash the avocado with a fork to your desired consistency (chunky or smooth).
- Add lemon or lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Spread the avocado mixture over the toasted bread slices.
- Top with desired optional toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for the best texture and flavor.
- Avocado browns quickly, so prepare just before serving.
- Add lemon juice to slow browning if prepping slightly ahead.
- Choose hearty, crusty bread to support the toppings.
- Customize with eggs, cheese, herbs, or spicy additions for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/avocado-toast/
