Avocado Toast -- 4 Ways

I would be a happy camper if I could eat an avocado every single day. When avocado toast started to become a “thing,” I was the one jumping on the chair shouting hallelujah! It was about time for the avocado to be the star.

I always love changing up how I eat an avocado. Since I am always looking for quick lunch ideas, avocado toast is the perfect answer.  It can literally be made in 3 minutes and that works for me. Avocado toast can be made for breakfast too! What a way to start your day.

The beauty of avocado toast is the versatility.  It can be made with simple ingredients where avocado is the sole focus or you can top it with a wide variety of flavorful toppings.

There are four types of Avocado Toasts and they are all winners -- Caprese Avocado Toast,  BAT Bacon Avocado Toast, Avocado Toast with Fried Egg, and Smashed Avocado Toast with Sea Salt and Chili Flakes.

Four Types of Avocado Toast:

Caprese Avocado Toast is made on toasted sourdough or French bread, topped with smashed avocado, sea salt, fresh mozzarella, juicy sliced tomatoes, and fresh basil.

BAT Bacon Avocado Toast is made on toasted sourdough, French, or whole grain bread, topped with smashed avocado, sea salt, crispy bacon, and juicy tomatoes. Forget the BLT, say hello to the BAT!

Avocado Toast with Fried Egg is made on sourdough, French, or whole grain bread, topped with smashed avocado, sea salt, and a perfectly fried egg.

Smashed Avocado Toast is made on sourdough, French, or whole grain bread, topped with smashed avocado, sea salt, and red chili flakes. Throw on some microgreens for extra health benefits.

How to make PERFECT Avocado Toast:

1. Start with good toasted bread. This is going to come down to preference but you can choose a healthy seeded bread or a crunchy white sourdough.  The key is to get it toasted so it provides a nice balance to the creamy avocado.
2. Use a Ripe Avocado. There’s nothing better than a perfectly ripe, creamy avocado. To test whether or not an avocado is ready, gently squeeze it without applying too much pressure. If the avocado slightly yields to the pressure, it is ripe to eat. If it is still hard as a rock, wait a few days. I pick up avocados from my local Fry’s because they are high-quality, always creamy and delicious, and the price is right!
3. Salt the Avocado. Salt works wonders in bringing out the natural flavors of the avocado. Lightly salt the avocado with salt and if the avocado will be exposed to the air for a long period of time, drizzle on some fresh lemon juice to stop the oxidation process.
4. Bring on the toppings! It is so fun to change up the avocado toast with unique toppings. Top with crispy bacon, juicy vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil, a fried egg, or even keep it simple with sea salt and red chili flakes.

*You can find these perfect avocados at your local Fry’s store. They even lowered the price on them so they are so reasonable. During the summer, I love the convenience of ClickList. Have you tried it yet? Oh, how I love it!

Avocado Toast -- 4 Ways

Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey

Avocado Toast is made with toasted bread, creamy avocado, a touch of sea salt, and your favorite toppings.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Course Lunch or Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 2

Ingredients

  

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• Caprese Avocado Toast
• 2 Slices Sourdough French, or Whole Grain Bread, toasted
• 1 Ripe Avocado pitted and flesh scooped out
• Sea Salt
• 4 Fresh Mozzarella Slices
• 4 Juicy Tomato Slices
• Fresh Basil Ribbons
• Fresh Lemon Juice optional
• BAT Bacon Avocado Toast:
• 2 Slices Sourdough French, or Whole Grain Bread, toasted
• 1 Ripe Avocado pitted and flesh scooped out
• Sea Salt
• 4 Crispy Bacon Slices
• 4 Juicy Tomato Slices
• Fresh Lemon Juice optional
• Avocado Toast with Fried Egg:
• 2 Slices Sourdough French, or Whole Grain Bread, toasted
• 1 Ripe Avocado pitted and flesh scooped out
• Sea Salt
• 2 Large Eggs fried
• Fresh Lemon Juice optional
• Smashed Avocado Toast:
• 2 Slices Sourdough French, or Whole Grain Bread, toasted
• 1 Ripe Avocado pitted and flesh scooped out
• Sea Salt
• Red Chili Flakes
• Fresh Lemon Juice optional

Instructions

 

• Toast the bread in a toaster.
• In a medium bowl, mash the avocado and season with salt. If you desire, sprinkle with fresh lemon juice. You may smash the avocado directly on the toast if the bread is firm enough.
• Top each piece of toast with half of the avocado mixture.
• To fry the eggs: heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with non-stick cooking spray, butter, or olive oil. Add the eggs to the skillet and fry until the whites are set.
• Place one egg on each piece of toast.

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