Smashed Avocado Toast Recipe

Prepare avocado

Halve the ripe avocado(s), remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Use a fork to smash the avocado to a chunky-smooth texture—leave some small pieces for texture. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon if needed. Add the black pepper and gently fold in.

Toast bread

Toast the 2 slices of bread until golden and crisp to your preference using a toaster, oven broiler, or skillet. If using a skillet, heat over medium, add the optional 1 tsp butter or oil and toast each side 1–2 minutes until golden and crisp.

Assemble

Divide the smashed avocado evenly between the two toasted bread slices and spread to the edges. If desired, drizzle a tiny extra splash of olive oil over each slice.

Scatter halved cherry tomatoes over the toasts. Sprinkle red pepper flakes, everything bagel seasoning, and the crumbled feta or grated Parmesan evenly across both slices. Top with microgreens or baby arugula for freshness.

Finish with a final crack of black pepper and an optional extra pinch of salt or lemon juice to brighten flavors. Serve immediately.