Avocado Toast

Overhead view of avocado toast made 4 different ways with parsley, avocado, and a napkin on the side.

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4.80 from 10 votes

A classic avocado toast recipe with 3 easy variations. Perfect for a quick breakfast, lunch or midday snack!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: $2.07 recipe / $1.03 serving

Servings: slices

Calories: 338kcal

Author: Marsha McDougal

Equipment

Toaster or Skillet
Bowl

Ingredients

2 slices sturdy bread $0.40*
1 garlic clove peeled, $0.08
1 avocado medium-sized, $1.39**
1 tsp lemon juice fresh, $0.14
⅛ tsp salt $0.02
⅛ tsp black pepper freshly cracked, $0.02
1 pinch crushed red pepper $0.02

Instructions

Cut 2 slices of sturdy bread. Toast the bread in a toaster or in a skillet on the stovetop until golden brown.
Rub the peeled garlic clove over the top of the warm toasted bread, making sure to fully cover the entire surface area.
Next, halve the avocado and remove the pit. Scoop out the avocado flesh from both halves and place it in a bowl. Add a small squeeze of fresh lemon juice (about 1 tsp), salt and pepper to the bowl and mash the avocado with a fork. I recommend leaving it just a little chunky.
Divide the avocado mixture and spread it on top of each slice of toast. Top with a pinch of red pepper flakes and a pinch of sea salt (optional).

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Notes

*I purchased a loaf of bakery sourdough bread so I could get those nice, thick slices. But you can also use pre-sliced sourdough bread from the bread aisle if you want to save a little extra money. Whole grain bread also works well.

**Avocado is one of the main ingredients, so you’ll want to choose it wisely. Look for avocados that have a slight give when squeezed, but are not mushy.

Nutrition

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