Description
This avocado toast recipe is the ultimate guide to creating the perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and flavorful goodness. Quick, easy, and endlessly customizable, it’s perfect for busy mornings, light lunches, or even a healthy snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 slices of sourdough bread (or bread of choice)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: olive oil, red pepper flakes, cherry tomatoes, poached egg, smoked salmon
Instructions
- Toast the bread until golden brown and crisp.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash the avocado with a fork, mixing in lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread.
- Add your favorite toppings such as olive oil drizzle, red pepper flakes, or a poached egg.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For the best results, use ripe avocados with a slight give when pressed.
- To prevent the avocado from browning, mix in lemon juice right after mashing.
- Try different bread types like whole grain, rye, or gluten-free for variety.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g