Description
This Best Avocado Tomato Toast recipe features creamy mashed avocado combined with fresh tomatoes, zesty lemon, and flavorful spices on toasted multigrain bread. It’s a quick, nutritious, and delicious breakfast or snack option that balances creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors for a satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Avocado Mixture
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- ½ tomato
- 1 Tbsp. finely chopped red onion
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ tsp. fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp. lemon zest
- ⅛ tsp. dried cumin
- ⅛ tsp. fine salt
Bread and Garnish
- 2 slices multigrain bread
- A small pinch kosher salt (optional)
- A small pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Mash the Avocado: In a medium-sized bowl, use a fork to mash the ripe avocado until it is smashed but still chunky, retaining some texture for a satisfying bite.
- Add Tomato: Finely chop the tomato and add it to the mashed avocado along with any juices released during chopping to enhance the flavor and moisture of the mixture.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir in the finely chopped red onion, fresh cilantro, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried cumin, and fine salt to combine all flavors evenly within the avocado and tomato mixture.
- Toast the Bread: Toast the two slices of multigrain bread until golden and crisp to provide a sturdy and crunchy base for the avocado topping.
- Assemble the Toast: Divide the prepared avocado and tomato mixture evenly among the toasted bread slices. Sprinkle the optional kosher salt and red pepper flakes on top to enhance flavor and add a mild kick, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- Fresh lemon juice brightens the avocado and balances the richness.
- Feel free to substitute multigrain bread with whole wheat or sourdough based on preference.
- Red pepper flakes add a nice spicy touch but can be omitted for a milder taste.
- This toast is best served fresh to enjoy the crispness of the bread and freshness of the avocado mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: avocado toast, tomato avocado toast, healthy breakfast, quick snack, multigrain bread, vegan breakfast, easy avocado recipe
