Description
A quick and nutritious breakfast recipe featuring creamy mashed avocado on toasted bread, enhanced with a touch of lemon juice and kosher salt. Customize with optional toppings like cherry tomatoes, sautéed shiitake mushrooms, pickled onions, hemp seeds, or a fried or poached egg for added flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 4 slices favorite bread, toasted
- 1 small ripe avocado
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Pinch of kosher salt
Optional Toppings
- Cherry tomatoes
- Sautéed shiitake mushrooms
- Pickled onions
- Hemp seeds
- Fried or poached egg
Instructions
- Prepare the avocado mixture: In a small bowl, mash the ripe avocado with lemon juice and a pinch of kosher salt until smooth and creamy.
- Toast the bread: Toast the slices of your favorite bread until golden brown and crisp.
- Assemble the toast: Spread the mashed avocado mixture evenly over each slice of toasted bread.
- Add toppings: Top the avocado spread with any optional toppings such as cherry tomatoes, sautéed shiitake mushrooms, pickled onions, hemp seeds, or a fried or poached egg to add flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for creamy texture and best flavor.
- Adjust the lemon juice to taste to prevent avocado browning and add brightness.
- Optional toppings can be customized based on preference and availability.
- Adding a poached or fried egg increases the protein content and makes the meal more filling.
- This recipe is perfect for a quick, healthy breakfast or snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with avocado and optional toppings
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
