Avocado Toast Recipe
Popular for breakfast or brunch, avocado toast is made by spreading mashed or thinly sliced avocado on toast. Due to its mouthwatering flavor and rumored health advantages, it has grown incredibly popular in recent years. Here is a simple recipe for avocado toast.
Servings: 1
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 slices of your favorite bread whole grain, sourdough, or gluten-free – your choice!
- 1 small clove of garlic optional
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sliced cherry tomatoes red pepper flakes, a poached or fried egg, feta cheese, or fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley
Instructions
- Cut the ripe avocado in half, scoop out the flesh into a basin after removing the pit. Use a fork to mash it up until it's as smooth as you like. You can add a small clove of minced garlic to the mashed avocado if you'd like a little more flavor.
- Toast the Bread: Toast your slices of bread in a hot oven or toaster until they are crisp and golden brown.
- Place a small amount of olive oil on each slice of toasted bread before assembling the avocado toast. Then, equally distribute the mashed avocado over the slices of bread.
- To perfectly season the avocado, add a dash of salt and freshly ground black pepper to give it a richer flavor. Red pepper flakes can be used for an added kick if you like a little bit of spice.
- Create some originality by adding your own toppings! Add your preferred ingredients to the avocado toast. A cooked or poached egg provides nutrition and creaminess, while sliced cherry tomatoes give the dish a pop of freshness. Feta cheese that has been crushed is a great option if you adore cheese. Fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley may give a splash of color and a flavorful kick.
- Serving and Enjoying Your avocado toast is now prepared for consumption. Take advantage of it as a quick breakfast, a filling brunch, or even a nutritious snack.