Description
A simple and delicious avocado toast recipe featuring ripe Hass avocado spread on toasted whole grain or sourdough bread, seasoned with kosher salt and customizable with a variety of fresh toppings for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 ripe Hass avocado
- 1-2 slices of sturdy whole grain or sourdough bread
- Pinch of kosher salt or flaky sea salt
Optional Toppings
- Red pepper flakes
- Cherry tomatoes, sliced
- Radishes, thinly sliced
- Poached egg
- Fresh herbs (such as cilantro, parsley, or chives)
- Feta cheese
Instructions
- Pick Your Avocado: Select a ripe avocado that yields slightly when gently pressed, indicating perfect ripeness for creamy texture.
- Prepare the Avocado: Cut the avocado in half lengthwise, remove the pit carefully, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl for mashing.
- Toast the Bread: Toast your bread slices in a toaster or on a skillet until they are golden brown and crisp to provide a sturdy base for the avocado.
- Mash the Avocado: Using a fork, mash the avocado until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky; season with a pinch of kosher or flaky sea salt and mix well to enhance flavor.
- Assemble the Toast: Spread the mashed avocado generously and evenly over the toasted bread slices, then sprinkle additional flaky sea salt on top. Add any optional toppings according to your preference to customize your toast.
Notes
- Choose ripe avocados for best texture and flavor; underripe avocados will be hard to mash, while overripe ones can be mushy and brown.
- Whole grain or sourdough bread is preferred for texture and flavor, but you can use gluten-free bread if needed.
- Optional toppings add variety and extra nutrients—poached eggs provide protein, while fresh herbs offer bright flavors.
- For a vegan option, avoid egg and feta cheese.
- Serve immediately after assembling for best taste and to prevent browning of the avocado.
