Avocado Toast Recipe

Slice of avocado toast on a small white place topped with red pepper flakes, olive oil, and black pepper.

4.89 from 161 votes

This is the best Avocado Toast you'll ever make. No need for fancy, over-the-top toppings, all you need is toasted bread, smashed avocado, a little lemon juice, olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Servings: servings

Calories: 272kcal

Chef: Jessica Randhawa

Ingredients

▢ 2 slices bread - toasted (multi-grain, sourdough, wheat, gluten-free, etc.)
▢ 1 large avocado
▢ 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
▢ 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
▢ sea salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds - to taste (optional)

Instructions

In a small bowl gently mash the peeled and pitted avocado with approximately 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice.
Divide and spread the mashed avocado across the two slices of toasted bread.
Drizzle each slice of avocado toast with approximately 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds (optional, to taste).
Best enjoyed immediately.

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