Simple & Delicious Avocado Toast: My Go-To Recipe + 3 Easy Twists (original) (raw)

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Avocado toast was all the rage just a few years ago, but I have good news…this easy 5-10 minute meal never goes out of style. It only requires a few simple ingredients, but you can always spice things up with extra toppings to make it a super filling meal. Today, I’m sharing my favorite basic avocado toast recipe along with helpful tips and 3 easy recipe variations. It’s quick and easy which makes it perfect to whip up for breakfast, lunch or a midday snack. And for those of you who are avocado toast experts, like my colleague Jess, then I’m sure you have a few favorite combinations as well. Wanna share? Let’s meet in the comments!😉

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“Great, easy to follow recipe! I add hummus under the avocado for a vegan version.”

Rita

Avocado toast might seem simple, but this recipe is more than just smashing an avocado on a slice of bread and calling it a day. It’s all about a few fresh ingredients that taste incredible together. I rub toasted bread with garlic, then top it with creamy avocado mashed with lemon, salt, and pepper. A sprinkle of red pepper flakes adds just the right kick. It’s ready in minutes, costs way less than café prices, and gives you a healthy dose of good fats to start your day.

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A classic avocado toast recipe with 3 easy variations. Perfect for a quick breakfast, lunch or midday snack!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

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*I purchased a loaf of bakery sourdough bread so I could get those nice, thick slices. But you can also use pre-sliced sourdough bread from the bread aisle if you want to save a little extra money. Whole grain bread also works well.

** Avocado is one of the main ingredients, so you’ll want to choose it wisely. Look for avocados that have a slight give when squeezed, but are not mushy.

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 338kcal (17%)Carbohydrates: 43g (14%)Protein: 9g (18%)Fat: 16g (25%)Sodium: 539mg (23%)Fiber: 8g (33%)

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How to Make Avocado Toast Step-by-Step Photos

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Toast the bread: Gather 2 slices of sturdy bread (I went with a loaf of sourdough, which I sliced myself). Toast the bread either in a toaster or on the stovetop until golden brown.

Toasted sourdough bread with a garlic clove being rubbed over the top.

Rub the bread: While the toasted bread is still warm, rub 1 peeled garlic clove over the top, making sure to cover the entire surface area.

A hand holding a fork and mashing avocado in a white bowl.

Mash the avocado: Slice 1 avocado in half and carefully remove the pit. Use a spoon to scoop out the avocado flesh from both halves and place it in a medium bowl. Add a small squeeze of lemon juice (about 1 tsp), ⅛ tsp salt and ⅛ tsp freshly cracked black pepper to the bowl and mash the avocado with a fork. I recommend leaving it just a little chunky, but you can certainly mash until it’s completely smooth. It’s up to you!

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Assemble the toast: Evenly divide the avocado mixture and spread on top of each slice of toast. Top with a pinch of red pepper flakes and a pinch of sea salt (optional). Enjoy as is or try out one of the recipe variations listed below.😉

Avocado toast with sliced tomatoes and balsamic glaze drizzled on top.

Recipe Variation 1: If you love juicy, ripe tomatoes then this variation is just for you! Top your avocado toast with two slices of tomatoes, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, and freshly cracked black pepper. This combo is perfect for the summer when tomatoes are in their peak season. So delicious!

Two slices of avocado toast with a hard boiled egg and soft scrambled egg on top.

Recipe Variation 2: My absolute favorite way to enjoy avocado toast is by adding some scrambled eggs, a fried egg, or hard boiled egg on top. You can even take it a step further and add a little chili crisp on top too!

Avocado toast with cottage cheese on top.

Recipe Variation 3: And for all of my cottage cheese lovers out there, try topping your thick crusty bread with a spoonful or two of small curd cottage cheese, ½ avocado sliced, salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Enjoy!

Overhead view of avocado toast made 4 different ways with parsley, avocado, and a napkin on the side.

  1. Choose your bread wisely: Use a good quality, sturdy bread for the base of your avocado toast like sourdough, multigrain or whole grain bread. Toasted, sturdy bread holds the mashed avocado and any extra toppings a lot better than soft white sandwich bread.
  2. Picking the perfect avocado: When picking your avocado, look for blackish, dark-green skin, which indicates the avocado has ripened. Also give the avocado a gentle press with your finger, the flesh should give slightly under pressure. If it’s mushy, its time has passed.
  3. Don’t skip the extras! Yes, rubbing your toast with a fresh garlic clove may seem like an unnecessary step, but it adds SO much flavor and compliments this simple meal perfectly. Also the small squeeze of lemon juice gives just the right about of brightness and the pinch of salt makes all the flavors pop!

Topping Ideas

There are lots of fun ways to enjoy your avocado toast! In addition to the recipe variations listed in the step-by-step photos below, here are a few more ingredients and topping ideas for you to try:

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Marsha McDougalMarsha is a Nashville native and the food blogger behind MapleJubilee.com where she shares simple, healthy-ish recipes for busy families and home cooks. As a cancer survivor, Marsha’s goal is to share more recipes using whole foods and real ingredients! She enjoys practicing her food photography, spending time with her family and sharing her bubbly personality and food recipes on her YouTube channel.More About Marsha