Smashed Avocado Toast
A delightful and adaptable dish perfect for brunch or a quick snack, featuring creamy avocado on toasted bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 4 slices of bread (whole grain or sourdough)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Lemon juice (optional)
- Olive oil (optional)
- Toppings (e.g., cherry tomatoes, radishes, poached egg, etc.)
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices until golden brown.
- Mash the ripe avocados with a fork, adding salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
- Spread the smashed avocado mixture evenly on the toasted bread.
- Drizzle with olive oil if desired, and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
- Add any additional toppings as preferred.
- Serve immediately and enjoy every bite.
Notes
To prevent browning, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the avocado before sealing it. Lemon juice can also help keep the avocado vibrant.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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