Ultimate Guide to Avocado Toast: Three Variations
A guide featuring three distinct avocado toast recipes: the perfect basic smash, a protein-packed version, and a gourmet savory-sweet twist.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 3 min
- Total Time: 8 min
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices artisan bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- Pinch of sea salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- For Basic: Pinch of red pepper flakes
- For Protein: 1/4 cup cottage cheese or 1 fried egg
- For Gourmet: 1 teaspoon hot honey, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices until golden brown and firm.
- In a small bowl, scoop out the avocado flesh.
- Add lime juice, salt, and pepper to the avocado.
- Use a fork to coarsely mash the avocado to your preferred texture. Do not over-mix; some chunks are desired for the basic version.
- Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the two toast slices.
- For the Basic Toast: Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
- For the Protein Toast: Top one slice with cottage cheese or place the fried egg on top of the other. Season the egg lightly.
- For the Gourmet Toast: Drizzle hot honey over both slices and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use bread that is sturdy enough to support the toppings, such as sourdough or whole grain.
- For extra flavor, lightly rub a cut clove of garlic on the warm toast before adding the avocado.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, blend the avocado briefly with the lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (Basic)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0