Toast is a beloved breakfast by many, but do you know how to make the Perfect Avocado Toast? Creamy homemade avocado spread is dolloped atop crisp bread and adorned with tangy hot sauce!
Avocado toast is a breakfast recipe that is loved by folks of all ages! The avocado provides a nutritious punch thanks to its healthy fat content, an essential in our daily lives. This dish is vegan, nutrient-dense, and incredibly delicious. Plus, it’s a cinch to make!
Try our version of the Perfect Avocado Toast, which is a tried-and-true recipe developed based on the best ingredients to highlight the avocado. If you’re a fan of avocado toast, this recipe is a must-try!
Ingredients that Highlight Avocado
Since avocado is the star of the show, you do not want to use ingredients that mask the deliciousness of the fruit. It is light, creamy, and slightly vegetal, so the additional ingredients must not compete. That said, the bread should also be plain to accent the flavor.
For these reasons, the Perfect Avocado Toast is highlighted with lime juice. This adds a tang and keeps the avocado from browning too quickly. A light oniony element accents the avocado beautifully, so the use of chives or scallions is imperative. Finally, a bit of heat rounds out the flavor profile. A creamy, tangy, spicy, and herbaceous avocado toast is the delicious result!
Toasting the Bread
There are many methods and appliances for toasting your morning bread. A general pop-up toaster is the most common method, allowing you to toast 2-4 pieces of bread at a time. Additionally, many folks use a toaster oven to make their toast.
You can also toast your bread in a skillet or pan. Simply add a little pat of butter to melt over medium heat, then add your bread slices. Toast on either side for 1-2 minutes. This adds lots of flavor from the butter, but is totally optional (and adds a bit more fat content).
Ingredients in the Perfect Avocado Toast
Making this crunchy, healthy breakfast could not be easier with these ingredients:
- 2 slices white or whole grain bread, toasted
- 1 avocado, mashed
- Juice of ½ lime
- 1 tablespoon minced chives
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- Hot sauce, for serving (optional)
How to Make the Perfect Avocado Toast
Begin by toasting your bread using a toaster or toaster oven.
Meanwhile, mash your avocado in a small bowl.
Add the lime juice, chives, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine fully.
Spread the avocado mixture between the two slices of toasted bread.
Top with a few dashes of hot sauce. Serve and enjoy!
Notes/Tips/Troubleshooting: Toast your bread to your preferred darkness.
Use a well-ripened avocado so that it mashes easily.
Don’t have chives? Thinly-sliced scallions work well, too!
Storage: Consume immediately. If you decide to make the avocado spread ahead of time, cover the top with a bit more lime juice before storing in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Nutritional Facts:
Calories: 233
Total fat: 20g
Saturated fat: 4.2g
Cholesterol: 0g
Sodium: 258mg
Total Carbohydrate: 14.3g
Fiber: 7.1g
Sugars: 1.2g
Protein: 2.7g
Vitamin D: 0mcg
Calcium: 29mg
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 524mg
The addition of an acid, in our case lime juice, helps lessen the chances of your avocado turning brown. Also, consuming your toast quickly will keep the avocado from going brown.
Yes! They contain omega-3 fatty acids, an essential healthy fat that humans need, but do not produce on our own. We must get omega-3s from food sources.
Yes, absolutely! Simply double or triple the recipe to feed a crowd for breakfast or brunch.
Utilize sliced bread that is your favorite, such as white or whole grain. Avoid using flavor-infused bread, such as focaccia or cheddar bread, as it will take away from the avocado flavor.
Lightly squeeze your avocado between two fingers. If the flesh is slightly bouncy, it is ripe. If the flesh is very hard, the avocado still needs to ripen for a few days on your counter.
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How to Make the Perfect Avocado Toast
Enjoy the simple things with the Perfect Avocado Toast, a lightly toasted slice of bread topped with seasoned mashed avocado, best served with your morning coffee or tea!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 2 slices 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Assemble
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 slices white or whole grain bread, toasted
- 1 avocado, mashed
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 tablespoon minced chives
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- Hot sauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by toasting your bread using a toaster or toaster oven.
- Meanwhile, mash your avocado in a small bowl.Â
- Add the lime juice, chives, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine fully.
- Spread the avocado mixture between the two slices of toasted bread.
- Top with a few dashes of hot sauce. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Toast your bread to your preferred darkness.Â
Use a well-ripened avocado so that it mashes easily.
Don’t have chives? Thinly-sliced scallions work well, too!
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 2 toasts
- Calories: 233
- Sugar: 1.2g
- Sodium: 258mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4.2g
- Carbohydrates: 14.3g
- Fiber: 7.1g
- Protein: 2.7g
- Cholesterol: 0g
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