Description
A quick and satisfying avocado toast featuring creamy mashed avocado, crisp whole-grain bread, and a hint of lemon. Perfect for a fresh and wholesome breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
2 slices whole-grain bread
1 ripe avocado
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Toast the slices of whole-grain bread until golden and crisp.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, then mash until creamy with slight chunks.
- Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread.
- Drizzle olive oil on top and sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve immediately while the toast is warm and crisp.
Notes
Add toppings like sliced tomatoes, poached egg, feta cheese, smoked salmon, or boiled egg for variation.
Mix in garlic powder or fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for extra flavor.
To prevent browning, store mashed avocado with extra lemon juice in an airtight container.
Keep toast separate and assemble just before serving.
Best enjoyed fresh; reheating is not recommended.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
