Avocado Toast

Avocado toast is a simple yet customizable breakfast or brunch option. Here’s a basic guide to making it:

Ingredients:

• 1 slice of high-quality bread (sourdough, whole wheat, etc.)
• 1/2 to 1 ripe avocado
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Optional toppings (see below for ideas)

Instructions:

1. Toast the Bread: Toast your bread to your desired level of crispness. You can use a toaster, toaster oven, or a pan with a little bit of butter or oil.
2. Prepare the Avocado: While the bread toasts, cut the avocado in half, pit it, and scoop out the flesh. You can mash the avocado with a fork in a bowl or mash it directly on the toast (depending on your preference for a chunky or smoother texture).
3. Season the Avocado: Drizzle the mashed avocado with a little bit of olive oil, season it with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
4. Assemble and Enjoy: Spread the seasoned avocado mash on the toasted bread. Add any optional toppings you like (see below for ideas).

Optional Toppings:

Here are some popular toppings for avocado toast to elevate your creation:

• Classic: A squeeze of lemon or lime juice, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes
• Creamy: A poached or fried egg, ricotta cheese, crumbled feta cheese
• Fresh: Sliced cherry tomatoes, chopped fresh herbs (basil, chives, cilantro), crumbled bacon
• Spicy: Sriracha sauce, hot sauce
• Everything Bagel Seasoning: Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning for a savory and slightly oniony flavor

Tips:

• Choose a ripe avocado that yields to gentle pressure when squeezed. An unripe avocado will be too hard to mash and won’t have the best flavor.
• To prevent browning, you can add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice to the mashed avocado.
• If you’re not planning to eat your avocado toast right away, store the un-toasted bread and the mashed avocado separately in the refrigerator to prevent browning.

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