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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Avocado Toast

    Avocado Toast

    Published: August 15, 2019 · Modified: Nov 6, 2019 by John Kanell

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    Easy, delicious and healthy avocado toast is so versatile and simple to make it will become a favorite you can make at home without breaking the bank!

    Five pieces of avocado toast on a white marble surface, each with different toppings
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    No need to go to a fancy restaurant for delicious avocado toast. You can make if in just a few minutes and start your day with a tasty balanced treat. I’ve included several different preparations for this toast but you can make your own dream toast with favorite ingredients.

    How TO MAKE Avocado Toast

    Two photos showing an avocado being peeled and mashed onto a piece of toast

    1. Use a sharp knife to cut around the pit of your avocados. Tap the pit with your knife,  don’t stab at it, and twist to remove. If you’re doing anything decorative with the avocado peel the skin off carefully. 

    2. Slice the avocado and gently mash it onto your toast. You can add salt, pepper, sesame seeds, chili oil, or any other desired seasonings at this point. 

    Two photos showing avocado toast getting topped with cherry tomato halves and strawberries

    3. Top your avocado made with nice fresh flavors. I love a smattering of summer fresh cherry tomatoes, a bit of basil and sprinkling of sea salt.

    4. You can add some fruit into the mix with fresh strawberry slices drizzled with an aged balsamic.

    An avocado rose getting made for a piece of toast

    5. An avocado rose is a most dramatic topping, but actually quite easy. Thinly slice your peeled avocado half. The direction of your cuts doesn’t matter. It’s easiest to form into a rose if you cut short slices horizontally but in this example I cut long vertical slices and the result was still easily attained. 

    6. Transfer your “rose” to the toast using a spatula or knife then carefully spread the petals out with your fingers. For extra flavor you can add some salt or pepper but do so JUST before serving as the salt will melt and discolor the avocado.

    Four pieces of avocado toast on a white marble table, each piece is topped differently

    PRO TIPS FOR THis RECIPE

    • Choose ripe avocados! Hard or overripe avocados will not make for a great snack. I’ve got my Avocado choosing tips below.
    • Breads I love for this are whole grain, potato, rye, brioche, and any brown bread. 
    • Make your toast just before serving for best results. The taste will remain unchanged for a while but they do brown pretty quickly.
    • Go for big, fresh flavors you love, avocado is a great supporting ingredient with a creamy mouthfeel but it’s pretty mild.

    Three pieces of avocado toast with avocados, radishes and mint leaves on a white marble table

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    How do you choose a ripe avocado?

    Gently press on it and the avocado should yield slightly. Generally speaking a rip avocado will have darker skin and when you lift the stem off the top you’ll see a tan color instead of green. If the avocado feels pretty soft then it’s over-ripe. Too hard and you’ll be waiting a few days.

    How can you ripen an avocado?

    Storing avocados in a closed paper bag will speed the ripening process slightly. Adding an apple or banana, which release ethelyne gas will speed the ripening process up a bit more. 

    How do you keep an avocado from browning?

    Contact with oxygen in the air causes the avocado to oxidize and turn brown. The best way to keep an avocado from browning is to eat it soon after cutting. Wrapping tightly in plastic, or lightly coating with lemon juice will help a bit as well. More ripe avocados will tend to brown faster.

    What are good for Avocado toast toppings?

    • Tomatoes
    • Radishes
    • Egg
    • Green onion
    • Fresh herbs
    • Mango
    • Strawberries
    • Prosciutto 
    • Mozzarella
    • Feta
    • Bacon
    • Corn
    • Chicken

    What are the different types of avocados?

    There are HUNDREDS of varieties of avocados, but the main kind you will find at the grocery store is the Hass avocado. Haas avocados have a textured skin and creamy flesh. Other varieties you might spot are the Pinkerton, Fuerte, Gwen, Bacon and Reed among others.

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    If you’ve tried this avocado toast recipe then don’t forget to leave a rating and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you! 

    Pieces of avocado toast topped with various ingredients like tomatoes, strawberries and an egg
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    Avocado Toast

    Easy, delicious and healthy avocado toast is so versatile and easy to make it will become a favorite you can make at home without breaking the bank!
    Course Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine American, British
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 4 pieces
    Calories 256kcal
    Author John Kanell

    Ingredients

    • 4 pieces sliced bread
    • 1 radish
    • 1 green onion
    • 2 avocados large, ripe
    • 8 cherry tomatoes
    • 3 strawberries
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp pepper
    • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar

    Instructions

    General Prep

    • Toast your bread. Slice and de-pit the avocados by tapping the pits with your knife and twisting the pit out. Don't stab at it!
    • If you're topping with something like an egg or tomato slices you can scoop the flesh out and mash it down for a base. If you're making an avocado rose or using decorative slices then use a sharp knife to cut thin slices.
    • Cut your toppings; halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the radishes, green onions etc. Fry or poach the egg if using.

    For the Avocado rose

    • Spread the thin avocado slices so they form a long line of overlapping pieces. Carefully turn one side of the slides on itself to begin forming a spiral. Once the slices have been formed into a spiral transfer the "rose" onto the toast using a spatula or knife. Spread the "petals" out with your fingers and sprinkle with seasoning before serving.

    For Avocado Toasts With Toppings

    • Mash avocado onto the toast, sprinkle with seasonings like salt, pepper, sesame seeds, etc. Top with halved cherry tomatoes, slices of strawberries drizzled with balsamic vinegar, green onions, radishes cheese, or your favorite fruit!

    Notes

    • Choose ripe avocados! Hard or overripe avocados will not make for a great snack. I've got my Avocado choosing tips below.
    • Breads I love for this are whole grain, potato, rye, brioche, and any brown bread. 
    • Make your toast just before serving for best results. The taste will remain unchanged for a while but they do brown pretty quickly.
    • Go for big, fresh flavors you love, avocado is a great supporting ingredient with a creamy mouthfeel but it's pretty mild.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1toast | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 732mg | Potassium: 619mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 402IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg
    *Nutrition Disclaimer
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