Avocado is great in salads, smoothies, and is perfect to enjoy on your morning toast. If you’re new to making avocado toast, and are in need of some recipes, look no further.
In this article, we will cover 5 tasty avocado toast recipes. So, next time you want a healthy breakfast where avocado is the star of the show, you’re covered!
Let’s get into it.
Traditional Avocado Toast
Sometimes, the traditional way of doing things is the best way, and this simple avocado toast recipe is just that!
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ lemon
- A pinch of chili flakes
- Salt and pepper
- 2 slices of sourdough bread
- A generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Step One – Prepare The Avocado
To begin, you will need to cut the avocado in half and remove its stone.
Step Two – Smash The Avocado
Next, you will want to spoon the avocado flesh into a bowl. Squeeze in the lemon juice and smash it with a fork until it’s your desired consistency.
Step Three – Season The Avocado
Season the avocado with salt and pepper, and sprinkle in your chili flakes.
Step Four – Toast Your Sourdough Bread
Now it is time to toast your sourdough until it is a nice golden brown color.
Step Five – Drizzle The Olive Oil Over The Toast
Drizzle the olive oil over your fresh sourdough toast.
Step Six – Add The Avocado
Add your avocado to your toast. And you’re done!
Avocado Toast With Poached Eggs
If you’re looking to incorporate more protein into your breakfast, why not try having avocado toast with beautiful poached eggs?
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 slices whole of grain bread
- 1/3 of avocado
- 2 tablespoons of Parmesan, shaved
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh herbs
Instructions
Step One – Boil A Pan Of Water
To begin, you’ll want to boil a pan of water for your poached eggs.
Step Two – Poach The Eggs
Carefully crack your eggs into the water and allow them to poach for 5 minutes each. If you struggle to poach eggs, in this step you can use silicone egg poachers or mason jar lids.
Step Three – Prepare & Smash The Avocado
Next, you will need to cut your avocado into halves, then spoon ⅓ into a bowl. Smash it together with a fork, and add salt and pepper to taste.
Step Four – Toast Your Bread
Now it’s time to make your toast. Once toasted, layer your smashed avocado on top.
Step Five – Retrieve And Add The Eggs
Carefully retrieve your poached eggs out of the water, and add them to your avocado toast. Top with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, some fresh herbs, and tuck in!
Bacon Avocado Toast
What could be more delicious than avocado toast? Bacon avocado toast.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of Italian bread
- 2 slices of bacon
- 1 ripe avocado
- Fresh lime
- Salt and pepper
- Cilantro (optional)
- Cherry tomatoes (optional)
Instructions
Step One – Bake The Bacon
To begin, you will want to line a baking tray with parchment and add your bacon slices. Bake for 20 minutes at 400°F or until crispy, then set aside until you need it.
Be sure to reserve some bacon grease from the parchment paper.
Step Two – Smash The Avocado
Next, you will want to scoop your avocado into a bowl and smash it with the juice from ½ the lime. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step Three – Toast The Bread In Bacon Grease
Next, you will want to toast the bread in the bacon grease for around 2 to 3 minutes.
Step Four – Assemble Your Avocado Toast
Now you can assemble your toast by spreading the avocado on the toast. Top with the crispy bacon, tomatoes, and garnish with cilantro!
Avocado Toast With Smoked Salmon
If you’re feeling extra fancy when you’re making your weekend brunch, why not try this avocado toast with smoked salmon?
Ingredients
- 2 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh dill
- 10 capers
- Red onion, to garnish
- 2 large slices bread
Instructions
Step One – Prepare The Avocado
Begin by removing the avocado pit. Scoop the avocado flesh into a bowl and smash it with the juice of ½ a lemon.
Step Two – Toast The Bread
Next, you’ll want to put your bread into the toaster until it’s golden brown.
Step Three – Add The Avocado To The Toast
Place your smashed avocado on the toast, and sprinkle with capers.
Step Four – Add The Smoked Salmon
Next, you will need to add a couple slices of smoked salmon.
Step Five – Garnish & Enjoy
Garnish with a few red onion slices and dill and enjoy!
Avocado Toast With Scrambled Eggs
There’s nothing like avocado toast with creamy scrambled eggs to get you out of bed in the morning!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon of butter
2 eggs
2 tablespoons of milk
1/ 2 avocado, sliced
2 slices of bread, toasted
Salt and pepper
Chives, for garnish
Crushed red pepper flakes, to garnish
Instructions
Step One – Melt Butter In A Pan
To begin, get some butter melting in a pan.
Step Two – Whisk The Eggs
Whisk the eggs in a bowl with milk, salt and pepper.
Step Three – Cook The Egg
When the butter has melted, you will need to add the egg to the pan and allow it to cook.
Wait until the outside of the egg has set, before folding the cooked egg into the center to allow the raw egg to cook.
Do this until the egg is fully cooked through, and remove from the heat to stop the eggs from cooking.
Step Four – Toast The Bread & Cut Up Avocado
Now, it’s time to toast your bread. While your bread is toasting, you will want to remove the pit and slice the avocado carefully with a knife.
Step Five – Assemble The Dish
Now you’ve got all your components of the dish ready, you can assemble! Add the egg to your toast, and carefully lay your avocado slices on top.
Garnish with red pepper flakes and enjoy!
In Summary
Now you have 5 tasty avocado toast recipes at your fingertips! Good luck and have a great time experimenting with these recipes.
