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Creamy Avocado Toast with Optional Toppings Recipe

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  • Author: Jasmine
  • Prep Time: 1 minute
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick and delicious recipe for creamy avocado toast, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. Ripe avocado is mashed with lemon juice and salt, then spread on toasted bread and topped with your choice of fresh or sautéed toppings for added flavor and texture.


Ingredients

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Base

  • 4 slices favorite bread, toasted
  • 1 small ripe avocado
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Pinch of kosher salt

Optional Toppings

  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Sautéed shiitake mushrooms
  • Pickled onions
  • Hemp seeds
  • Fried or poached egg


Instructions

  1. Mash the Avocado: In a small bowl, combine the ripe avocado, lemon juice, and a pinch of kosher salt. Use a fork to mash the mixture until smooth but still slightly chunky.
  2. Prepare the Toast: Toast your favorite bread slices to your desired level of crispness using a toaster or skillet.
  3. Assemble the Toast: Spread the mashed avocado mixture evenly over the toasted bread slices.
  4. Add Toppings: Enhance your avocado toast by adding optional toppings such as cherry tomatoes, sautéed shiitake mushrooms, pickled onions, hemp seeds, or a fried or poached egg for extra protein and flavor.

Notes

  • Use ripe avocado for the best creamy texture and flavor.
  • Adjust the lemon juice and salt according to your taste preferences.
  • Experiment with toppings to vary texture and nutritional content.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free bread.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the toast at its freshest and crispiest.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 1.2g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg