#Trending: Avocado toast
We'll admit it: This shouldn't count as a recipe. Avocado toast is as easy as can be and requires almost no effort. The best part is that it works just as well as a smart snack as it does a small meal. If you've never made avocado toast before, you're in for a treat. Here are some easy, basic topping ideas to get you started:
- A squeeze of lemon
- A few dashes of hot sauce
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Thinly sliced radishes
- Cheese (goat, feta, gorgonzola are all great options)
- Olives
- An egg (hard-boiled, soft-boiled, poached all work well)*
- Pickled red onion
If you want to take your avocado toast to the next level, here are some fun combinations that require a just a little bit more effort:
- Mexican: Roasted corn, lime, cotija cheese, chili powder and cilantro (see recipe for Mexican corn salad)
- Caprese: Fresh mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes and strips of fresh basil
- Moroccan: Harissa with preserved lemon
- Japanese: Furikake seasoning
- Garden fresh: Slices of heirloom tomatoes, basil and balsamic reduction
- Healthier than a bagel: Smoked salmon, red onion and capers
- Sweet and savory: Pistachios and a drizzle of honey
How do you like your avocado toast? Tell us in the comments!
*Consuming undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Servings: 1
Prep time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 ripe avocado
- Bread of your choice, preferably something thick, crusty and whole grain
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Toast the bread to your desired doneness.
- Meanwhile, slice open avocado and carefully remove the pit.
- Scoop out the flesh of one half with a spoon and place it into a medium bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then mash until chunky, like guacamole.
- Scoop out and spread onto toast. If you prefer sliced avocado over mashed, slice the avocado while it's still in its half-shell, being careful not to pierce through the skin.
- Then scoop the slices out with a spoon, place them on top of the toast, and gently fan it out.
- Season with salt and pepper and add any toppings you'd like. Enjoy!
Nutrition information (per serving)
- Calories: 183
- Total fat: 11 g
- Saturated fat: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 138 mg
- Total carbohydrate: 17 g
- Dietary fiber: 7 g
- Total sugars: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
Nutritional information does not include optional toppings or added salt.