Avocado Toast
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Crispy sourdough topped with creamy, lemon-kissed seasoned avocado: a fast, nutrient-packed, satisfying light meal ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Steps
Toast the sourdough
Heat a dry cast-iron skillet or toaster oven to medium-high heat (190°C/375°F). Brush one side of each sourdough slice with 1 tablespoon (15ml) of the extra-virgin olive oil. Place oiled side down on the skillet, toast for 2–3 minutes until deep golden and crisp, then flip and toast the second side for 1–2 minutes. Set toasted slices on a clean plate.
Prep the avocados
Wash and dry whole avocados under cool running water. Slice each avocado lengthwise around its central pit, twist the two halves to separate, tap the pit firmly with a sharp knife edge to lift it out, then scoop all soft green flesh into a small mixing bowl, discarding peels and pits.
Season avocado mash
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil, 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon (0.75g) flaky sea salt, and all the freshly ground black pepper to the bowl with avocado flesh. Mash with a fork for 30 seconds to a slightly chunky texture, avoiding over-mashing to a completely smooth paste.
Spread mash on toast
Divide the seasoned avocado mash evenly across the 4 toasted sourdough slices, spreading it gently with a butter knife to cover the entire surface of each toast in a 1cm (0.5-inch) thick layer, approximately 50g of mash per slice.
Add final seasonings
Sprinkle the remaining 1/8 teaspoon (0.75g) flaky sea salt and all the red pepper flakes evenly over the top of each avocado-topped toast, distributing the flakes evenly to add subtle heat and a salty crunch.
Serve toast right away
Transfer the prepared toasts to serving plates within 2 minutes of assembling to retain bread crispness and prevent avocado browning; do not refrigerate before serving, as cold temperatures dull the bright, creamy avocado flavor.
Tips
2.For extra toasting convenience, use a pop-up toaster instead of a skillet, but brush slices with olive oil first for a richer, crispier crust
3.Prevent leftover avocado mash from browning by pressing a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the mash before refrigerating for up to 1 day
OMG this is the best avocado toast I’ve ever made at home! The creamy texture hits so different, I added a pinch of red pepper flakes like the tip suggested and it was *chef’s kiss*. Perfect quick breakfast before my morning commute, took literally 8 minutes total. 10/10 will be making this every weekday now.
Really solid base recipe! I swapped the regular salt for garlic salt because I’m obsessed with garlic, and it came out amazing. Only reason I’m not giving 5 stars is I wish there was a note about how to keep the avocado from browning if you prep it ahead for meal prep. Still super tasty though!
Game changer for weekend brunch! My kids devoured this, I didn’t even get a second piece before they wiped the plate clean. I topped ours with a little everything bagel seasoning and a drizzle of hot honey, chef’s kiss. Even my picky 7 year old asked for seconds!
As someone who eats avocado toast 3x a week I thought I had my recipe locked down, but this creamy version with the little squeeze of lemon and touch of mayo? Wait why did I never think to add a tiny bit of mayo before? It makes it so much silkier! Brought this to my office potluck last week and everyone was asking for the recipe.
SO good! I make this for my kids before school all the time now, it’s quick, filling, and way healthier than the sugary cereal they used to beg for. I add a sliced hard boiled egg on top for extra protein to keep them full until lunch, works like a charm.
It’s fine? I mean, it’s avocado toast, not sure what I was expecting. I think I over-mashed the avocado so it was a little too mushy for my taste. Might try it again but leave more chunks next time, maybe it’ll be better.
I’ve paid $18 for avocado toast at fancy Brooklyn cafes that wasn’t half as good as this. 10 minutes, a couple simple ingredients, save your money folks! I topped mine with pickled red onions and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, tasted exactly like the restaurant version.
Great easy recipe for weekly meal prep! My only note is that if you’re making this ahead, don’t put the avocado mash on the toast until right before you eat it, otherwise the bread gets soggy. I pre-portioned the avocado mix in little containers with a squeeze of extra lemon and it stayed good for 3 days in the fridge!
Perfect quick snack after my morning trail runs! It’s light but gives me enough energy to get through my work day without crashing. I add a sprinkle of chia seeds and a dash of hot sauce for a little extra kick, 10/10.
Literally saved my college meal plan. I don’t have a fancy kitchen, just a toaster and a bowl, and this came together so easy. No weird ingredients, no fancy skills, tastes incredible. I make this at least 4 nights a week when I don’t feel like ordering takeout.
Really yummy! I used gluten free sourdough and it worked perfectly. Only knock is I wish the recipe specified how ripe the avocados should be—my first batch I used avocados that were a little too firm and it wasn’t as creamy, but the second batch with perfectly squishy avocados was chef’s kiss.
Made this for our monthly brunch get together with friends and everyone raved! I set up a little toast bar with different toppings: feta crumbles, red pepper flakes, hot honey, everything seasoning, pickled onions, so people could customize theirs. It was such a hit, people are already asking for it next month.
I’ve been making avocado toast for years but never thought to mix in a little bit of cream cheese like the recipe suggests? Oh my goodness, that makes it so much richer and creamier, I’ll never go back to plain mashed avocado again. My husband said it’s the best breakfast I’ve made in months!
This is so good! I added a couple dashes of Tajin and a squeeze of extra lime instead of lemon, and it was *chef’s kiss*. The perfect balance of creamy, tangy, salty, and a little spicy. I ate two slices for lunch today and didn’t feel sluggish afterwards, which is a win for me.