Avocado Toast
- 2 slices of whole-grain or sourdough bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: lemon or lime wedge, cherry tomatoes, microgreens, or a poached egg
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Toast the Bread:
- Preheat your toaster or oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the bread slices in the toaster or oven and toast until they reach your desired level of crispiness.
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Prepare the Avocado:
- While the bread is toasting, cut the avocado in half and remove the pit.
- Scoop the flesh into a small bowl.
- Use a fork to mash the avocado until it reaches your preferred consistency, whether that's smooth or slightly chunky.
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Season the Avocado:
- Add a pinch of salt and pepper to the mashed avocado. You can also squeeze a little lemon or lime juice over it to brighten the flavor and prevent browning.
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Assemble the Toast:
- Use a knife or a spoon to spread the mashed avocado evenly onto the toasted bread slices.
- If you like, you can make a simple tomato topping by slicing cherry tomatoes and sprinkling them with a little salt, pepper, and olive oil. You can roast these in the oven for a few minutes to bring out their sweetness.
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Garnish:
- For an extra touch, you can add microgreens, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, or a poached egg on top of the avocado.
- If you're using a poached egg, place it on top of the avocado toast and season with salt and pepper.
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Serve:
- Serve the avocado toast immediately. It's best enjoyed warm from the toaster, but it's also a great cold snack.
- If your avocados aren't ripe, you can speed up the ripening process by placing them in a paper bag with a banana or an apple.
- For a more flavorful toast, brush the bread with olive oil and lightly toast it in a pan on the stovetop.
- To make this snack more filling, consider adding a source of protein like smoked salmon, a hard-boiled egg, or a sprinkle of feta cheese.
