Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMercy KitchenAvocado Toast Recipe

Avocado Toast Recipe

Inspired by Mercy Kitchen
Time15m
Serves2

Smashed avocado, cherry tomatoes, arugula, toasted sourdough

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Ingredients

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Base

Avocado Mixture

Toppings

Method

Prepare the Bread

  1. 1

    Toast the Sourdough

    Place the slices of sourdough bread in a toaster or on a grill. Toast until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes.

Make the Avocado Mixture

  1. 2

    Mash the Avocado

    Cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Use a fork to mash the avocado until it reaches your desired level of creaminess.

Prepare the Toppings

  1. 3

    Slice the Tomatoes

    Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Set aside.

  2. 4

    Wash the Arugula

    Rinse the arugula leaves under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.

Assemble the Toast

  1. 5

    Spread and Top

    Spread a generous amount of the mashed avocado mixture onto each slice of toasted sourdough. Top with the halved cherry tomatoes and a handful of arugula.

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