Avocado toast was all the rage just a few years ago, but I have good news: This easy 5-10 minute meal never goes out of style. It only requires a few simple ingredients, but you can always jazz it up with additional toppings to make it a super filling meal. Today I’m sharing my favorite basic avocado toast recipe along with helpful tips and three easy recipe variations. It’s quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for breakfast, lunch or as a midday snack. And those of you who are avocado toast experts, like my colleague Jess, probably have a few favorite combinations too. Do you want to share? Let’s meet in the comments!😉
To make classic avocado toast, you only need a few simple ingredients. Here’s what I used:
- Avocado: Avocado is one of the main ingredients, so you should choose it carefully. Look for avocados that give slightly when squeezed but are not mushy.
- Bread: You should choose a sturdy, good quality bread. I like to use sourdough or whole wheat bread.
- Garlic: Rub some fresh garlic on toasted bread while it’s still warm and it gives it incredible flavor.
- Lemon: A small squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds a touch of brightness and prevents the avocado from browning.
- Salt pepper: Don’t skip the salt! Just a pinch of salt and pepper enhances the flavor of the avocado toast.
- Red pepper flakes (optional): This is optional, but gives the avocado toast the kick it needs and a little more spiciness.
- Choose your bread wisely: For the base of your avocado toast, use a high-quality, sturdy bread, such as: E.g. sourdough, multigrain or wholemeal bread. Toasted, firm bread holds the mashed avocado and any additional toppings much better than white sandwich bread.
- Choosing the perfect avocado: When picking your avocado, look for a blackish, dark green peel, which indicates the avocado has ripened. Also press lightly on the avocado with your finger; the flesh should give slightly under pressure. If it’s muddy, time is over.
- Don’t skip the extras! Yes, rubbing a fresh garlic clove on your toast may seem like an unnecessary step, but it adds SO much flavor and perfectly complements this simple meal. The little squeeze of lemon juice also adds just the right amount of brightness and the pinch of salt brings out all the flavors!
Top ideas
There are lots of fun ways to enjoy your avocado toast! In addition to the recipe variations listed in the step-by-step photos below, here are a few other ingredients and topping ideas you can try:
Avocado toast
A classic avocado toast recipe with 3 easy variations. Perfect for a quick breakfast, lunch or midday snack!
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- 2 slices solid bread ($1.00)
- 1 Garlic clove, peeled ($0.08)
- 1 medium avocado ($1.33)
- 1 TL fresh lemon juice ($0.14)
- 1/8 TL Salt ($0.02)
- 1/8 TL freshly ground black pepper ($0.02)
- a pinch of red pepper flakes ($0.02)
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Cut 2 slices of firm bread. Toast the bread in the toaster or in a pan on the stove until golden brown.
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Rub the peeled garlic clove over the warm toasted bread, making sure to completely cover the entire surface.
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Next, cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the avocado flesh from both halves and place in a bowl. Add a small squeeze of fresh lemon juice (about 1 teaspoon), salt and pepper to the bowl and mash the avocado with a fork. I recommend leaving it just a little rough.
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Divide the avocado mixture and spread it on each slice of toast. Top with a pinch of red pepper flakes and a pinch of sea salt (optional).
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How to make avocado toast – step by step photos
Cut 2 slices of firm bread. Toast the bread in the toaster or on the stove until golden brown.
Rub a peeled garlic clove over the warm toasted bread, making sure to cover the entire surface.
Next, cut 1 avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the avocado flesh from both halves and place in a medium bowl. Add a small squeeze of lemon juice (about 1 teaspoon), 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to the bowl and mash the avocado with a fork. I recommend leaving it just a little chunky, but you can also mash it until it’s completely smooth. It’s up to you!
Divide the avocado mixture and spread it on each slice of toast. Top with a pinch of red pepper flakes and a pinch of sea salt (optional). Enjoy it as is or try one of the recipe variations below.😉
Recipe variant 1: If you love juicy, ripe tomatoes, then this variant is just right for you! Top your avocado toast with two slices of tomato, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, and freshly ground black pepper. This combination is perfect for summer when tomatoes are in peak season. So delicious!
Recipe Variation 2: My absolute favorite way to enjoy avocado toast is to top it with some scrambled eggs, a fried egg, or a hard-boiled egg. You can even take it a step further and add a little chili crisp on top!
Recipe Variation 3: And for all my cottage cheese lovers out there, try topping your thick, crusty bread with a spoonful or two of small curd cottage cheese, 1/2 avocado slices, salt, freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of fresh lemon juice . Enjoy!