To begin, you’ll want to make sure that your avocados are nice and ripe by gently pressing the outside to see if there is any give. If it’s too firm to be pressed, the avocado isn’t ripe enough yet. It also needs to be bright green inside. Avocados that are stringy or have brown flesh inside are overly ripe and should not be used.
Toast your bread of choice until it’s nice and golden brown. Some of my favorite bread types to use are sourdough, rye, and homemade bagels.
Cut the avocado in half, scoop out the bright green flesh, and place half of it into a bowl. Mash it up to a chunky consistency similar to guacamole. Some people mash up the avocado right on their toast, but it can make a bit of a mess by poking holes in your toast.
If you’re making toast for more people, go ahead and use the whole avocado. If not, leave the pit in the other half and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. I have found that leaving the pit in the avocado and spritzing it with a little lime or lemon juice helps to keep it from turning brown as quickly. It will need to be used within a day or so though. Some people mash up the avocado right on their toast, but it can make a bit of a mess by poking holes in your toast.
Add a pinch of salt and eat as is or some of my favorite toppings like chopped cilantro, sliced tomato, Tajin, and a spritz of lime juice.
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Notes
Topping Ideas:Avocado toast can be served with just mashed avocado, or you can add delicious toppings like these.
Tomato slices
Cilantro
Purple onion
Chickpeas
Pomegranate seeds
Mushrooms
Tajin Seasoning
Everything Bagel Seasoning
Jalapeño
Lime juice
Tips & Variations:
Add garlic- Either add a little minced garlic or even a pinch of garlic powder to the mashed avocado.
Add veggies- By adding vegetables like leafy greens, onions, tomatoes, and even grilled mushrooms, this recipe can be turned into a meal.
Spice it up- Add in a little diced jalapeño or red pepper flakes to add a kick.
Make a sandwich- By layering your avocado toast with lots of veggies and an extra piece of toast, this recipe becomes an awesome hearty sandwich.