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Avocado Toast

Avocado Toast

Avocado Toast is a quick, easy, and nutritious breakfast or snack that combines creamy ripe avocado with toasted bread for a perfect balance of flavors and textures. This versatile recipe can be customized with various toppings like herbs, spices, eggs, cheeses, and sweet additions, making it ideal for busy mornings, light snacks, or leisurely brunches.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Ripe Avocados – 1 to 2 medium avocados, ripe and soft
  • Quality Bread – 2 slices of your favorite bread (whole grain, sourdough, rye, etc.)
  • Lemon Juice – 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and Pepper – to taste
  • Olive Oil – 1 teaspoon for drizzling

Optional Toppings and Variations

  • Red Pepper Flakes – a pinch for a spicy kick
  • Hot Sauce – a dash for bold flavor
  • Egg – 1 poached or fried egg per toast, for protein
  • Fresh Herbs – cilantro, basil, or chives, finely chopped
  • Cheese – crumbled feta, goat cheese, or grated parmesan
  • Honey – a drizzle for sweet & savory variation
  • Pomegranate Seeds – a scattering for garnish

Instructions

  1. Choose and Toast Your Bread: Select your favorite type of bread such as whole grain, sourdough, or rye, and toast it until golden brown and crisp to create a crunchy base.
  2. Prepare the Avocado: Cut ripe avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash lightly with a fork, keeping some texture for a rustic feel. Stir in fresh lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Spread the Avocado: Generously spread the mashed avocado evenly over each slice of toasted bread, covering every corner for full flavor.
  4. Add Desired Toppings: Customize your avocado toast by adding toppings such as red pepper flakes, hot sauce, fresh herbs, cheeses, eggs, honey, or pomegranate seeds to enhance flavor and presentation.
  5. Finish with a Drizzle: Drizzle olive oil over the top for a silky texture and to tie all the flavors together beautifully.

Notes

  • Choose ripe avocados for the best creamy texture and flavor.
  • Toast bread until golden and crisp to prevent sogginess.
  • Add lemon juice to mashed avocado to keep it bright and prevent browning.
  • Season avocado generously with salt and pepper to enhance natural flavors.
  • Experiment with different breads, toppings, and spices to keep this classic fresh and exciting.
  • Store leftover mashed avocado in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed to the surface, refrigerated for up to one day.
  • Avoid reheating avocado toast as it can make the bread soggy and alters avocado’s fresh flavor.

Nutrition

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