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Classic Avocado Toast Recipe (+5 Delicious Variations)
Avocado Toast is hands down the best breakfast, lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and with a few tips and tricks above, you'll be set for life!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 239 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For a Classic Avocado Toast
- 1 piece thick cut grainy bread
- ½ large ripe avocado
- 1-2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
For the Tomato Basil Toast
- ¼ cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons basil vinaigrette
Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon and Red Onions
- 2 thin sliced smoked salmon
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onions
Avocado Toast with Bacon and Eggs
- 1 egg, scrambled
- 1-2 pieces crispy bacon
Avocado Toast with Goat Cheese and Chives
- 2 tablespoons goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon freshly snipped chives
Avocado Toast with Pico de Gallo
- ¼ cup Pico de Gallo
Instructions
For a Classic Avocado Toast
- Toast the piece of bread until the bread is just golden brown, about 2-3 minutes depending on the thickness of the bread.
- For the halved avocado, remove the pit from the avocado and discard. Remove the avocado from the skin and place the avocado flesh into a medium bowl and mash it with a fork and a squeeze of the fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Slater the mashed avocado on top of the toast. Add more salt and pepper is desired and serve immediately.
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For the Tomato Basil Toast
- Toss together the tomatoes and basil vinaigrette in a small bowl. Pile on top of the avocado toast and serve.
Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon and Red Onions
- Lay the smoked salmon on top of the avocado toast, followed by the red onions and serve.
Avocado Toast with Bacon and Eggs
- Transfer the scrambled eggs on top of the avocado toast and add the bacon.
Avocado Toast with Goat Cheese and Chives
- Sprinkle the goat cheese and chives on top of the avocado toast and serve.
Avocado Toast with Pico de Gallo
- Sprinkle the pico de gallo on top of the avocado toast and serve.
Notes
- Nutrition is for classic version.
Nutrition Information
Calories
239kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Sodium
140mg
(6%)
Potassium
532mg
(15%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
148IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1person
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 140mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 532mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 148IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.