Description
Transform your basic avocado toast into a cafe-worthy meal in under five minutes using simple upgrades.
Ingredients
- Toast (your choice)
- Garlic clove (whole, cut)
- Avocado (ripe)
- Lemon juice
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- Olive oil
- Optional additions: Egg, chili crisp, basil, cilantro, pesto, chimichurri, everything bagel seasoning, quick-pickled onions/radishes, tomato slices, torn basil, balsamic glaze, smoked salmon, red onion slices, cottage cheese, feta, cherry tomatoes, capers
Instructions
- Rub the surface of your toast with the cut side of a garlic clove.
- In a bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper until you reach your desired consistency.
- Spread the mashed avocado mixture evenly over the garlic-rubbed toast.
- Finish with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes and a light drizzle of olive oil.
- Apply one of the suggested upgrades (e.g., top with a fried egg and chili crisp, or add smoked salmon and red onion).
Notes
- The garlic rub provides a subtle flavor base you will notice.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest taste.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your preference before topping.
- Prepare quicker upgrades like the smoked salmon version when you need speed.
- Use ripe avocados for easy mashing.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Fusion