Easy Avocado Toast Recipe
Good Fats: Avocados are a good source of monounsaturated fats, which are good for the heart and can lower harmful cholesterol.
Fiber Boost: Dietary fiber, which is good for your digestive system and can help you feel fuller for longer, can be found in avocados and whole-grain bread.
Versatile Meal: You can personalize avocado toast in a lot of ways to suit your tastes, from plain to topped with a ton of toppings.
Nutrient Dense: This toast is nutrient-dense since avocados are a great source of potassium, vitamin E, vitamin C, and B vitamins.
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 slices of whole-grain bread
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: cherry tomatoes, red pepper flakes, olive oil, poached egg, microgreens
- Prepare the Avocado
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Mash the avocado mixture until smooth but still slightly chunky.
- Toast the Bread
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- While preparing the avocado, toast the bread slices to your desired crispiness.
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- Assemble the Toast
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- Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread slices.
- Add any optional toppings, such as cherry tomatoes, red pepper flakes, olive oil, a poached egg, or microgreens.
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- Serve
Serve immediately while the toast is still warm.
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 29g10%
- Dietary Fiber 7g29%
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 5g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
- Choose the Right Avocado: Ensure the avocado is ripe by gently pressing it. It should give slightly but not feel mushy.
- Add Protein: For a more filling option, add a poached or fried egg on top of the avocado toast.
- Season Well: Don’t skip the salt and pepper; they enhance the flavor of the avocado significantly.
Enjoy your delicious and nutritious avocado toast!