Classic Avocado Toast
This simple yet satisfying avocado toast features creamy mashed avocado seasoned with a hint of lemon and chili flakes, piled high on crispy toasted bread. It's a quick and nutritious option perfect for breakfast or a light snack.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 8 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 219 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 2 pcsbread, sliced
- 1 pcsavocado, ripe
- 0.5 pcslemon, juiced
- 1 pinchsalt
- 1 pinchblack pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 tspred pepper flakes(optional)
garnish
- 0.5 tspolive oil(optional)
Equipment
fork · small bowl · knife · toaster
The method
Step by step
- 1
Toast the bread slices to your desired crispness.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: A toaster or a pan on medium heat works well.
- 2
While the bread is toasting, cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl.
About 1 min
- 3
Mash the avocado with a fork until it reaches your preferred consistency, leaving it slightly chunky or smooth.
About 1 min
- 4
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper into the mashed avocado.
Cook’s note: Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- 5
Spread the seasoned avocado evenly over the toasted bread.
About 1 min
- 6
If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes and drizzle with olive oil before serving.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 218.8kcal
- Protein
- 4.6g
- Carbs
- 24.3g
- Fat
- 13.4g
- Fibre
- 6.8g
- Sugar
- 2.8g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Avocado toast is best enjoyed immediately and does not store well.
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