Avocado Toast
Enjoy this super-easy recipe for Avocado Toast!
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 slices of bread your choice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: cherry tomatoes feta cheese, red pepper flakes, lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Start by toasting your bread slices to your preferred level of crispness. Use a toaster, grill pan, or oven for this step.
- Mash the Avocado: While the bread is toasting, cut the avocado in hal,f and remove the pit. Scoop the avocado into a bowl and mash it with a fork until it reaches your desired consistency. Some prefer it smooth and creamy, while others like it chunky.
- Season the Avocado: Add a pinch of salt and pepper to the mashed avocado. If you like, you can also add a squeeze of lemon juice for some extra zing. Stir everything together.
- Assemble the Toast: Toast your bread and spread the mashed avocado evenly over each slice.
- Add Toppings (Optional): This is where you can get super creative. Sliced cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for extra flavor and texture are great options.
- Serve Immediately: Avocado toast is best enjoyed fresh. For the best taste and texture, serve it right after assembling.
- Enjoy your delicious and healthy avocado toast! Feel free to customize it with your favorite toppings.
5 Benefits of Avocado Toast
- Nutrient-Rich: Avocado is packed with healthy fats, fiber, and essential vitamins, supporting overall health.
- Sustained Energy: High in fiber and good fats, it provides lasting energy, perfect for busy mornings.
- Diet-Friendly: Easily adaptable, avocado toast fits gluten-free, vegan, or protein-rich diets.
- Heart Health: Its monounsaturated fats can help lower bad cholesterol, benefiting heart health.
- Quick and Easy: Simple to prepare, it’s an ideal choice for a nutritious, hassle-free meal.
Get creative with toppings
For extra flavor and texture, there are many variations of the dish. Add ingredients like
- sliced cherry tomatoes,
- crumbled feta cheese,
- a sprinkle of red pepper flakes
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