Avocado Toast: An Incredible Creamy and Nutritious Breakfast Delight
Avocado toast is a classic and nutritious meal that is both simple and delicious. With creamy avocado spread on toasted whole-grain bread, seasoned with a variety of options, it’s a quick and satisfying breakfast or snack. Add your favorite toppings to make it even more delicious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 ripe avocados
4 slices of whole-grain or sourdough bread
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh lemon or lime juice (optional)
Fresh herbs (e.g., cilantro or parsley, optional)
Toppings of choice (e.g., cherry tomatoes, radishes, poached egg)
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices to your desired level of crispness.
- While the bread is toasting, cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Use a fork to mash the avocado to your preferred consistency.
- Add salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon or lime juice to the mashed avocado. Mix well.
- Once the bread is toasted, spread a generous layer of mashed avocado on each slice.
- Optional: Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle red pepper flakes, or top with chopped herbs.
- Finish off with any additional toppings like sliced tomatoes, radishes, or a poached egg.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious avocado toast!
Notes
For a protein boost, top with a poached or scrambled egg.
If you prefer some heat, add chili flakes or hot sauce to spice it up.
For extra crunch, try adding sliced cherry tomatoes, cucumber, or radishes.
Herbs like cilantro or parsley can give it a fresh flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
