Description
Green California avocados elevate this simple breakfast staple into a gourmet morning experience. Crisp sourdough bread meets creamy avocado, topped with red pepper flakes and a sprinkle of sea salt, delivering a perfect balance of textures and flavors you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 to 4 slices toasted bread
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- Sea salt
- 1 lemon, for squeezing
Optional Toppings:
- Cherry tomatoes
- Radish slices
- Feta cheese
- Arugula
Instructions
- Slice the ripe avocado in half lengthwise, carefully removing the pit with a gentle twist.
- Using a sharp paring knife, create a crosshatch pattern in the avocado flesh while it’s still nestled in its skin, ensuring neat, uniform cubes.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice (approximately or 15 milliliters) over the diced avocado to prevent browning and add a bright, citrusy note.
- Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to elevate the avocado’s natural creamy flavor.
- Toast artisan bread slices until they achieve a golden-brown, crispy exterior with a slightly soft center.
- Transfer the toasted bread to a serving plate and use a spoon to scoop the seasoned avocado cubes directly onto the warm surface.
- Gently mash the avocado with a fork, creating a rustic, textured spread that covers the entire slice of toast.
- Customize your toast with optional toppings like red pepper flakes, microgreens, or a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for added complexity.
Notes
- Simplify the process by using a ripe avocado that yields gently when pressed.
- Enhance flavor by selecting fresh, high-quality bread with a sturdy texture to support the creamy avocado.
- Experiment with different seasonings like red pepper flakes, everything bagel seasoning, or cracked black pepper for personalized taste.
- Consider adding protein-rich toppings such as smoked salmon, poached eggs, or crumbled feta cheese to make the toast more substantial.
- Store leftover diced avocado with the pit and a squeeze of lemon juice in an airtight container to prevent browning if not using immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg