Avocado Toast Recipe

Time15m

Serves2

Smashed avocado on sourdough bread.

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Ingredients

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1
Toast the Bread
Place the slices of sourdough bread in a toaster or on a grill. Toast until golden brown and crispy.
2
Prepare the Avocado
Cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
3
Mash the Avocado
Using a fork, mash the avocado to your desired level of smoothness. Leave some chunks for texture if preferred.
4
Season the Avocado
Add lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the mashed avocado. Mix well to combine.

5
Spread the Avocado
Evenly spread the seasoned mashed avocado onto the toasted sourdough bread slices.
6
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle a teaspoon of olive oil over each slice for added flavor.
7
Garnish
Sprinkle fresh herbs on top of the avocado toast for garnish and additional flavor.