Avocado Toast
- Quick, healthy, and delicious breakfast or snack
- Creamy avocado on crispy toasted bread
- Customizable with your favorite toppings
Avocado Toast is a modern classic that combines creamy, ripe avocado with crunchy toasted bread. It is a nutritious and satisfying meal or snack that can be made in minutes and customized with a variety of toppings.
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light lunch, avocado toast is rich in healthy fats, fiber, and flavor. Try it with a sprinkle of chili flakes, a poached egg, or fresh herbs for extra flair.
Tips & Serving Suggestions
- Use ripe avocados for the best texture and flavor.
- Toast your bread until golden and crisp to prevent sogginess.
- Add a squeeze of lemon or lime to brighten the flavor and prevent browning.
Ingredients
| 2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread | 1 ripe avocado |
| 1/2 lemon or lime (juice) | Salt and pepper, to taste |
| Optional toppings: chili flakes, poached egg, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, microgreens, olive oil |
Preparation
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash the avocado with a fork until mostly smooth. Add lemon or lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
Cooking
- Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
- Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread.
- Add your favorite toppings such as chili flakes, a poached egg, sliced tomatoes, feta, or microgreens.
Serving
- Serve immediately while the toast is still crisp.
- Enjoy as a quick breakfast, snack, or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
| % Daily Value | % Daily Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% | Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Total Fat 12g | 15% | Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
| Unsaturated Fat 8g | Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 21% | Protein 5g | 10% |
| Sodium 210mg | 9% | Sugars 2g | 2% |
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