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This easy avocado toast is made with just a few simple ingredients and comes together in minutes. It’s fresh, flavorful, and perfect for any time of day.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fast: Ready in minutes.
- Healthy: Full of good fats, fiber, and nutrients.
- Flexible: Add your favorite toppings.
- Simple: Made with basic, everyday ingredients.
- Anytime Meal: Great for breakfast, lunch, or a snack.
This avocado toast is one of my go-to recipes when I want something quick, simple, and satisfying. I mash a ripe avocado with a little salt and pepper, spread it on crisp toasted bread, and finish it with a drizzle of olive oil. It’s delicious on its own, but I often top it with a runny egg or sliced tomatoes for extra flavor. It’s the kind of easy meal I turn to again and again, and I hope you’ll love it just as much.
Looking for more quick and easy breakfast recipes for one? Try our Breakfast Bagel, Egg Wrap, Breakfast Bowl, Fruit Quesadilla, Blueberry Dutch Baby, or Green Smoothie.
Ingredients
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- Bread: Use whole grain, sourdough, or any bread you like.
- Avocado: Use 1/2 of a ripe avocado. It should feel slightly soft when gently pressed. If it’s too firm, let it sit at room temperature for a day or two. Use the leftover in a Breakfast Sandwich, small batch Cowboy Caviar, or on a Cobb Salad for one.
- Olive oil: I use extra virgin olive oil for its rich flavor and high quality, but lighter olive oil works too.
- Salt and pepper: Enhances the flavor. Add paprika or chili flakes for extra spice, if you’d like.
- Optional toppings: Sliced tomatoes, a fried egg, cooked bacon, or smoked salmon.
Recipe Variations
Avocado toast is great as is, but here are a few ways to change it up:
- Fried Egg
- Tomatoes
- Bacon & Goat Cheese
- Hard-Boiled Egg
- Pickled Onions or Jalapeños
- Spinach
How To Make Avocado Toast
In a small bowl, mash 1/2 of a ripe avocado with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving a few chunks for texture. Stir in a pinch of salt and black pepper. Spread the avocado over toasted bread, drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil, and top with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Enjoy as is, or add a runny egg on top for extra flavor and protein.
Expert Tips
- Use a Ripe Avocado: It should feel slightly soft when gently pressed.
- Toast the Bread Well: Crisp toast pairs best with creamy avocado.
- Season Well: Salt and pepper enhance the flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mixing in a little lemon or lime juice can slow browning. Cover the mashed avocado tightly if storing for a short time.
Yes, you can use pre-mashed avocado or even a spoonful of guacamole. If you’d like to make your own, try our easy Guacamole for one recipe.
Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder or you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:
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Avocado Toast
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 slice bread (use thick-cut, sturdy bread like whole grain or sourdough)
- ½ ripe avocado
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt -plus a pinch more for topping
- ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper -plus a pinch more for topping
- ½ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Optional toppings
- sliced tomatoes, a fried egg, cooked bacon, smoked salmon
Instructions
- Toast the bread until golden brown.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl. Mash with a fork, then stir in a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toast.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a little more salt and pepper.
Notes
- Use a Ripe Avocado: It should feel slightly soft when gently pressed.
- Toast the Bread Well: Crisp toast pairs best with creamy avocado.
- Season Well: Salt and pepper enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
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Creole shrimp recipe is superb. Can you use calamari instead?
Thank you. I haven’t used calamari in this recipe, but if you try it please let me know how it works out for you.