Joyfully Simple and Savory Avocado Toast

This avocado toast recipe is simply fresh avocado mashed with lemon juice, olive oil, and seasonings, then spread over bread. It’s a quick and easy meal or snack option that can be customized in so many different ways.

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

2 slices of bread (I use wheat or sourdough)

1 medium avocado peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks (I typically use Haas avocados but other varieties will work.)

5 teaspoons olive oil divided for use, plus more for garnish if desired

2 teaspoons lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

2 teaspoons chopped fresh herb, red pepper flakes, or sesame seeds

Instructions:

Brush 2 teaspoons of olive oil over the slices of bread. Toast the bread.
Place the avocado, remaining 3 teaspoons of olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Mash into a course paste.
Spread the avocado mixture over the toast. Garnish as desired with olive oil, salt, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, or herbs. Serve immediately.

Tip:

If you need to make the avocado mixture in advance, add a thin layer of olive oil or lemon juice on top to prevent browning. Stir the lemon juice or olive oil into the mix right before serving.