Description
A delicious and customizable recipe for avocado toast that combines fresh avocados, toasted bread, and various toppings for a delightful breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 4 slices of bread (sourdough or whole-grain)
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Optional toppings: red pepper flakes, feta cheese, radishes, or a poached egg
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Select perfectly ripe avocados and get out your bread to toast.
- Toast the Bread: Preheat your toaster or skillet to medium-high heat and toast the slices for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Mash the Avocado: Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, scoop the flesh into a bowl, and add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mash to your preferred consistency.
- Assemble: Spread the avocado mix on the toasted bread and top with optional toppings.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your avocado toast right away for the best taste and texture.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding spices like cumin or coriander. Store any leftover mashed avocado in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to limit oxidation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Californian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg