Avocado Toast
Avocado toast is a simple but satisfying dish of creamy mashed avocado spread over crisp, golden toast and brightened with lemon and seasoning. It is endlessly adaptable, quick to make, and packed with healthy fats that keep you full. Serve it for breakfast, brunch, or a light snack, topped however you like.
- ⏱ 5 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 For One
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread
- 1 avocado
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- a pinch chili flakes
- to taste flaky salt
Instructions
- Toast a thick slice of good bread until it is deeply golden and crisp on both sides so it can hold the topping without going soggy.
- Halve a ripe avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl, choosing one that yields slightly to gentle pressure for the best creaminess.
- Mash the avocado with a fork, leaving some texture, then squeeze in fresh lemon juice and season with salt and a pinch of black pepper.
- Rub the warm toast lightly with a cut clove of garlic if you like an extra layer of flavor.
- Spread the mashed avocado generously over the toast, swirling it to the edges so every bite is covered.
- Finish with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of chili flakes, and a scatter of flaky salt, then serve right away while the toast is still crisp.
💡 Chef's tip
Mash the avocado with a fork rather than blending it smooth, and leave a few chunks, because the varied texture gives each bite more interest than a uniform puree.
Mashing the avocado with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of flaky salt, rather than just slicing it, spreads the seasoning through every bite and stops it browning.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Protein: 7 g
- Carbs: 30 g
- Fat: 20 g
