Basic Avocado Toast Recipe
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Basic Avocado Toast Recipe
Description
This straightforward recipe features ripe avocado mashed onto lightly toasted bread slices such as ciabatta or another crusty loaf. Salt and black pepper season the avocado, highlighting its natural richness. The toasting provides a crisp base that contrasts the creamy avocado spread.
The recipe suggests optional toppings including fresh basil for herbal brightness, sliced tomato for juiciness, blue cheese for pungency, hot sauce for heat, bacon crumbles for smokiness, or Parmesan cheese for added umami. These additions allow people to tailor the toast to their taste preferences or dietary needs.
Because toppings vary, nutritional content such as calorie count will change accordingly. The simplicity of this toast makes it a versatile choice suitable for breakfast or light meals.
Ingredients
- 3 lices bread good quality (such as ciabatta, crusty
- 1 large avocado ripe
- salt
- black pepper
possible toppings:
- basil fresh
- tomato sliced
- blue cheese
- hot sauce
- Bacon crumbles
- Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Toast each slice of bread lightly.
- Mash about 1/4 avocado onto each slice of toast.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with desired toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- Adding different toppings changes the caloric content and nutritional profile of the avocado toast.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 514 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 514kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 426mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 975mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 293IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.