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Avocado Toast Recipe

Easy Avocado Toast Recipe

This simple avocado toast recipe transforms basic ingredients into a nutritious and delicious meal perfect for breakfast or lunch. Made with ripe avocados, quality bread, and fresh lemon juice, this healthy breakfast staple is ready in just 5 minutes and delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 large ripe avocado firm but yields to gentle pressure
  • 2 slices bread sourdough or whole grain preferred
  • 1 wedge fresh lemon for juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
Optional Toppings
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, optional
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Toaster
  • Small Knife
  • Fork
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Toast your bread slices until golden brown and crispy. For extra flavor, rub each warm slice with a cut garlic clove while the bread is still hot.
  2. Cut the avocado in half lengthwise and remove the pit. Using a small knife, score the flesh in a crosshatch pattern while it's still in the skin to create perfect cubes.
  3. Season the avocado by squeezing fresh lemon juice over the diced flesh and sprinkling with sea salt while it's still in the skin.
  4. Scoop the seasoned avocado onto your toast using a fork and mash gently, leaving some texture for the best eating experience. Add optional toppings as desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Choosing the Right Avocado: The perfect avocado yields slightly to pressure but isn't mushy. If your avocados are too firm, place them in a paper bag with a banana to speed ripening.
Storage Tip: Mashed avocados with lemon juice can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one day. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent browning.
Bread Options: Sourdough provides tangy flavor and sturdy texture, while whole grain adds fiber and nutrients. Cut bread about half an inch thick for best results.