Avocado Toast (Printable)

Creamy smashed avocado on toasted bread with zesty seasonings and optional toppings for a quick, satisfying meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 2 slices whole-grain or sourdough bread

→ Avocado Mixture

02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
04 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
06 - 1/8 teaspoon red chili flakes

→ Toppings

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives or cilantro, chopped
09 - 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

# How to Make It:

01 - Place bread slices in toaster or grill pan and cook until golden brown and crispy throughout.
02 - Halve the avocado lengthwise, remove the pit, and scoop the green flesh into a small mixing bowl.
03 - Add lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes to the avocado. Mash with a fork until combined but still slightly chunky for texture.
04 - Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Crack eggs into the pan and cook to desired doneness, either fried sunny-side up or poached in simmering water.
05 - Spread the mashed avocado mixture evenly over each toasted bread slice, covering the surface completely.
06 - Place a cooked egg on top of each avocado toast. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with chopped fresh chives or cilantro.
07 - Arrange the completed avocado toasts on plates and serve immediately while the bread remains crisp.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 15 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy brunch spot
  • The creamy avocado contrasts perfectly with crispy bread and that hint of spice
02 -
  • Overripe avocados turn into brown mush instead of creamy perfection—when in doubt, buy them slightly underripe and let them ripen on your counter
  • Room temperature avocado mashes so much easier than cold from the fridge—take it out 20 minutes before you start cooking
03 -
  • Add a clove of minced garlic to your avocado mash for an extra layer of flavor that makes everything taste more sophisticated
  • A squeeze of lime instead of lemon gives you a brighter, more tropical vibe that's especially good in warmer months
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