Easy Avocado Toast
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Easy Avocado Toast
Description
This Easy Avocado Toast recipe involves toasting a slice of bread to a desired crispness, then spreading ripe avocado that has been cut open, scored, and smashed with a fork. A sprinkle of salt and freshly ground pepper adds seasoning, while a squeeze of lemon juice brightens the flavor and helps preserve the avocado’s color.
The dish is simple yet offers creamy and crunchy textures that complement each other well. It can be eaten immediately while warm, with the salty and citrus notes balancing the natural richness of the avocado. The recipe’s straightforward preparation emphasizes freshness and natural ingredients.
Sourdough bread typically pairs well with avocado due to its flavor and texture, but any bread on hand can be used. The toast can also serve as a versatile base for various toppings, but here, it is kept simple to showcase the avocado itself.
Ingredients
- 1 lice bread
- ½ avocado
- 1 teaspoon salt
- lemon squeeze
- 1 teaspoon salt flaky, to garnish
Instructions
- Toast a slice of bread
- Cut an avocado open and toss the pit. Cut the avocado in a criss-cross pattern and scoop with a fork and onto the toast - smash the avocado down on the toast
- Smash down with a fork till it mixes well
- Serve on top of the avocado and garnish with fresh ground pepper and salt - serve hot!
Notes
- Use the bread you have; sourdough is particularly suitable for avocado toast due to its texture and flavor.
- Top suggestions include Mexican street corn, Caprese ingredients, Korean gochujang cauliflower, spicy jalapenos, or simply an egg for variation.
- Lemon juice added to smashed avocado helps prevent browning and enhances freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1slice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 4781mg | 199% |
| Potassium | 487mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 147IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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