Avocado Toast

Source: The Forked Spoon

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Servings: 2

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. In a small bowl gently mash the peeled and pitted avocado with approximately 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice.

2. Divide and spread the mashed avocado across the two slices of toasted bread.

3. 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).

4. Best enjoyed immediately.

Variations

• Eggs - scrambled eggs, poached eggs, hard-boiled eggs, easy-over eggs
• Smoked salmon - with fresh tomato slices and capers (add cream cheese if you want)
• Feta cheese
• Pickled red onions
• Chickpeas - roasted chickpeas are even better
• Bacon
• Cherry tomato salad - with balsamic vinegar, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil
• Fresh greens - arugula with shaved parmesan