Avocado Toast
This single serving avocado toast recipe features creamy mashed avocado spread over crisp toasted bread and finished with olive oil, salt, and pepper for a quick, healthy breakfast for one.
Servings: 1 serving
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 one slice of bread until golden and crisp.
- In a small bowl, mash 1/2 of a ripe avocado with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving a little texture.
- Stir in the salt and black pepper.
- Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the warm toast.
- Drizzle lightly with extra virgin olive oil and add an additional pinch of salt and pepper, if needed.Serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose the Right Avocado: It should yield slightly when pressed but not feel mushy. Overripe avocados taste dull and watery.
- Toast Until Crisp: Toast the bread until deeply golden and firm. Crisp toast prevents sogginess once the mashed avocado is added.
- Mash to Your Texture Preference: For classic smashed avocado toast, mash mostly smooth with a few small chunks for texture.
- Add a Little Acid: A squeeze of lemon or lime brightens the flavor and helps slow browning.
- Serve Immediately: Avocado toast is best enjoyed right after assembling while the toast is crisp and the avocado is fresh.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 436mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
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