Description
Avocado toast is a trendy, customizable, and nutritious dish that you can easily personalize. With 4 unique variations including classic, spicy, tomato & basil, and egg-topped, this recipe offers endless possibilities for breakfast, brunch, or a healthy snack. Perfect for those craving a quick, delicious, and balanced meal, these avocado toast ideas are rich in healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants.
Ingredients
4 slices of your favorite bread (sourdough, whole grain, or rye)
2 ripe avocados
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Variation 1: Classic Avocado Toast
Red pepper flakes
Lemon juice
Variation 2: Avocado Toast with Tomato & Basil
1 ripe tomato, sliced
Fresh basil leaves
Balsamic glaze (optional)
Variation 3: Spicy Avocado Toast
1 jalapeño, sliced
Hot sauce (to taste)
Cilantro for garnish
Variation 4: Avocado Toast with Egg
2 eggs (fried, poached, or scrambled)
Crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
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Toast the bread slices in a toaster or on a skillet until golden brown and crispy.
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While the bread is toasting, cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash it with a fork until smooth or slightly chunky.
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Drizzle olive oil over the mashed avocado and season with salt and pepper.
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Spread the avocado mixture evenly on the toasted bread.
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For Variation 1 (Classic):
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Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top and drizzle with lemon juice.
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For Variation 2 (Tomato & Basil):
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Layer with fresh tomato slices and basil leaves. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
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For Variation 3 (Spicy):
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Top with sliced jalapeños, hot sauce, and cilantro.
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For Variation 4 (With Egg):
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Prepare eggs to your liking (fried, poached, or scrambled) and place them on the toast. Optionally, sprinkle with crumbled feta.
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Notes
- Avocado toast is best enjoyed fresh to avoid browning of the avocado.
- Store leftover avocado mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day. Re-toast the bread to refresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Brunch
- Method: Toasting, Mashing
- Cuisine: American
