Description
This delicious avocado toast recipe is a quick, healthy, and flavorful breakfast or snack option featuring ripe avocado mashed with fresh lemon juice, seasoned with salt, pepper, and olive oil, then topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and fresh basil leaves on toasted whole-grain bread.
Ingredients
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Avocado Spread
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Toast Toppings
- 4 slices of whole-grain bread
- A handful of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Avocados: Begin by slicing the avocados in half lengthwise and removing the pits. Scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Add Lemon Juice: Add the fresh lemon juice to the bowl of avocado. This not only adds flavor but prevents the avocado from browning.
- Season and Mash: Season the avocado with salt and black pepper to taste. Use a fork to mash the avocado mixture until it reaches your desired consistency, whether chunky or smooth.
- Enhance Flavor: Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the mounded avocado mixture and then add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if you prefer some heat.
- Toast Bread: Toast the slices of whole-grain bread in a toaster until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Assemble Toast: Generously spread the mashed avocado mixture over each slice of toasted bread.
- Add Toppings: Top each avocado toast with halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh basil leaves for an added burst of flavor and color.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest taste and the perfect contrast of textures.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados for easier mashing and better flavor.
- You can substitute lemon juice with lime juice for a different citrus twist.
- Red pepper flakes are optional and can be adjusted to your spice preference.
- For a vegan version, omit feta cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- Serve avocado toast immediately to prevent the bread from becoming soggy.
