Tomato avocado toast (in 10 min!) is the best way to start your day with only a handful of ingredients. Packed with goodness, it's a wholesome breakfast (or lunch) that you can enjoy even on your busiest mornings.
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💰WHY THIS RECIPE IS BUDGET-FRIENDLY?
Simple Staples – Bread, avocado, and tomatoes are basic ingredients that don’t require any fancy extras.
Cheaper Than Brunch Out – Instead of dropping $$$ on café-style avo toast, you can recreate the same “Instagram-worthy” vibe at home for a fraction of the cost
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🥄 INGREDIENTS NEEDED AND SUBSTITUTIONS
BREAD:
Whole-grain bread, sourdough, or your favorite variety.
RIPE AVOCADO:
An avocado is ripe when it yields to a gentle pressure in your palm, but not mushy.
TOMATO:
A nice ripe tomato
LEMON JUICE:
Just a small squeeze.
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL:
Just a drizzle.
SALT AND BLACK PEPPER TO TASTE
🥑 EXTRA TOPPING IDEAS
Cheese: mozzarella, a sprinkle of feta cheese, or goat's cheese. Spread a layer of cottage cheese on your toast before adding the avocado.
Fresh herbs: basil, thyme, or chopped cilantro.
Sauces: balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze.
Extra Protein: for an extra protein boost, top your toast with a perfectly poached or sunny-side-up egg.
Vegetables: such as spicy pickles onions
👩🏼🍳 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Please scroll to the full printable recipe card at the bottom for ingredient quantities and the method.
1. Toast the Bread: Start by toasting two slices of bread to your desired level of crispiness.
2. Prepare the Avocado: While the bread is toasting, mash the ripe avocado in a bowl. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Add a squeeze of lemon juice.
3. Slice the Tomatoes: Wash and slice the tomatoes into thin, even slices.
4. Assemble the Toast: Once the bread is toasted perfectly, spread the mashed avocado evenly on each slice. Top the avocado with the sliced tomatoes, arranging them neatly to cover the entire surface of the toast.
5. Drizzle with Olive Oil: Drizzle olive oil over the tomato slices.
6. Season to Taste: Sprinkle salt and pepper over the tomatoes.
7. Optional Toppings: Get creative with your toppings! Add a handful of chopped cilantro for freshness, or crumble a bit of feta cheese.
8. Serve and Enjoy
❓FAQS
Pesto, Salsa, Everything Bagel Seasoning, Microgreens, Radishes, Goat's Cheese, Poached or Fried Eggs.
Yes, avocado is a nutrient-dense fruit that provides healthy monounsaturated fats, vitamins (such as vitamin K, E, and some B vitamins), minerals (like potassium), and dietary fiber.
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TOMATO AVOCADO TOAST (READY IN 10 MIN!)
- Total Time: 10 min Prep Time
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Healthy tomato avocado toast (ready in 10 minutes!) is the best way to start your day with only a handful of ingredients. Packed with goodness, it's a wholesome breakfast (or lunch) that you can enjoy even on your busiest mornings.
Ingredients
2 slices bread of choice (toasted)
butter (optional)
1 ripe avocado
½ teaspoon lemon juice
1 regular tomato, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon olive oil (extra virgin)
salt and black pepper to taste
shredded basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Toast the Bread: Start by toasting two slices of bread to your desired level of crispiness.
- Prepare the Avocado: While the bread is toasting, mash the ripe avocado in a bowl. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Add a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Slice the Tomatoes: Wash and slice whole tomatoes into thin slices.
- Assemble the Toast: Once the bread is toasted perfectly, spread some butter (optional) and then add the mashed avocado evenly on each slice. Top the avocado with the sliced tomatoes, arranging them neatly to cover the entire surface of the toast.
- Drizzle with Olive Oil: Drizzle olive oil over the tomato slices.
- Season to Taste: Sprinkle salt and pepper over the tomatoes to enhance the flavors.
- Optional Toppings: Get creative with your toppings! Add a handful of chopped cilantro or basil for freshness, or crumble a bit of feta cheese if you like.
- Serve and Enjoy
Notes
Perfectly Ripe Avocados: To ensure your avocados are perfectly ripe, look for ones that yield slightly to gentle pressure. They won't spread well if they are too firm; if they are too soft, they might be overripe.
Serve Immediately: Enjoy your Savory Tomato and Avocado Toast immediately after preparation. This ensures the bread retains its crunch and the flavors are at their peak.
Season: Seasoning is crucial in bringing out the best flavors. Sprinkle salt and pepper sparingly over the tomatoes, allowing the natural sweetness of the tomatoes to shine through.
Experiment with Bread Varieties: While whole-grain bread is a nutritious choice, feel free to experiment with different bread varieties, such as multigrain, sourdough, or even a gluten-free option to suit your preferences.
Nikki says
Let me know if you have any questions. Nikki x
Sharon Nash-Jones says
So simple perfect way to start the day or end it.
Nikki says
It sure is!