Avocado Toast Recipe

Prepare avocado

Halve the avocado lengthwise, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Add the lemon juice immediately to prevent browning.

Mash and season

Mash the avocado with a fork to your desired texture (smooth or slightly chunky). Stir in 0.5 tsp of the sea salt, 0.5 tsp of the black pepper, and 0.5 tsp of the olive oil. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Toast bread

Lightly brush each slice of bread with remaining olive oil or spread a thin layer of butter if using. Toast bread in a toaster or in a skillet over medium heat until golden and crisp, about 2–3 minutes per side in a skillet or 2–3 cycles in a toaster depending on settings.

Assemble

Divide the mashed avocado mixture evenly between the two toasted bread slices, spreading to the edges.

Finish with seasoning

Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 tsp sea salt, 0.5 tsp black pepper, red pepper flakes, and everything bagel seasoning evenly over the topped toasts. Drizzle a light additional 0.5 tsp olive oil over each slice if desired.

Garnish

Top with microgreens or chopped fresh herbs. If using optional toppings, add at this stage: scatter halved cherry tomatoes, place soft-boiled egg halves, crumble feta, or lay smoked salmon slices as desired.

Serve immediately while toast is still warm and crisp. Adjust final seasoning to taste (extra lemon, salt, or pepper) and enjoy.