Description
Start your day right with this simple yet delicious Avocado Toast recipe. Creamy mashed avocado on crispy whole grain or sourdough bread, topped with your favorite seasonings and optional extras, makes for a satisfying and healthy breakfast choice.
Ingredients
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Bread:
- 2 slices of whole grain or sourdough bread
Avocado Mash:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Olive oil for drizzling (optional)
Optional Toppings:
- Poached egg
- Cherry tomatoes
- Microgreens
- Feta cheese
Instructions
- Toast the Bread: Toast the bread slices to your desired level of crispness.
- Prepare Avocado Mash: Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash it with a fork until smooth or slightly chunky, depending on preference. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble: Spread the mashed avocado evenly onto the toasted bread. Drizzle with a little olive oil if desired and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Add any additional toppings like a poached egg, sliced tomatoes, or feta for extra flavor.
- Serve: Enjoy your delicious Avocado Toast immediately!
Notes
- For meal prep, mash the avocado with lemon juice ahead of time and store in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed against the surface to minimize browning.
- Best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg