Description
Gourmet Avocado Toast elevates breakfast with creamy California avocados spread on perfectly crisp sourdough. Crisp herb toppings and zesty lemon create a simple yet sophisticated morning delight you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados
- 4 slices bread (whole grain, sourdough, or your choice)
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon or lime juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Cherry tomatoes
- Radishes
- Microgreens
- Poached eggs
- Feta cheese
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare crisp, golden-brown bread slices in a toaster or skillet until edges turn perfectly crunchy and surface achieves a light amber hue.
- Slice ripe avocados lengthwise, carefully extract the central pit, and transfer vibrant green flesh into a mixing vessel.
- Crush avocado using a fork, creating a rustic texture with some remaining small chunks, allowing for varied mouthfeel and visual appeal.
- Enhance mashed avocado with freshly squeezed citrus juice, introducing a bright, tangy dimension to the creamy base.
- Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper across the mixture, gently folding to distribute seasonings evenly and balance flavors.
- Generously spread the seasoned avocado mixture across the toasted bread, ensuring complete coverage from edge to edge.
- Customize with optional garnishes like red pepper flakes, microgreens, everything bagel seasoning, or thinly sliced radishes for added complexity and visual interest.
- Serve immediately to maintain optimal crispness of toast and ideal temperature of the creamy avocado spread.
Notes
- Use sourdough or whole grain bread for extra nutrition and a heartier base.
- Opt for ripe, slightly soft avocados that yield gently when pressed for the creamiest texture.
- Include protein-rich toppings like poached eggs or smoked salmon to transform this into a complete meal.
- Experiment with spice blends like za’atar, chili flakes, or everything bagel seasoning for exciting flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg