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Yes, it’s everywhere. Yes, it’s that good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This isn’t complicated. Toast + smashed avocado + salt = magic. But with a few small tricks (toast it darker, season it better, finish it brighter), you’ll never pay cafe prices again. Five minutes. Seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Serves 1 (easily doubled).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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2 slices sourdough or rustic bread<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 ripe avocado<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 teaspoons lemon or lime juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bc teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Flaky sea salt and black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Drizzle of olive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Topping Ideas:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Everything bagel seasoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Radish slices + chives<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Soft-boiled egg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cherry tomatoes + basil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Toast Dark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Toast bread until golden-brown and sturdy. Darker than you think\u2014soggy toast is enemy #1.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Mash Avocado<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Cut avocado in half. Remove pit. Scoop flesh into a small bowl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Mash with a fork to your liking (chunky or smooth).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Season Hard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Add lemon juice, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to avocado. Mix.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Assemble<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Spread avocado evenly onto hot toast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Drizzle with olive oil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sprinkle more flaky salt on top (don’t skip).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Finish and Eat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Add any toppings. Eat immediately while toast is still crunchy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Avocado turns brown. Toast turns soggy. This is a make-and-eat-immediately situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prep Ahead Instead:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Toast bread? No (gets stale).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Mash avocado? No (browns).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Have ripe avocados ready? Yes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Mix seasoning blend? Yes\u2014keep in a small jar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Leftover Avocado Hack:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Rub cut side with lemon, wrap tightly in plastic, refrigerate. Use within 1 day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Creamy avocado, crispy toast, flaky salt, and a pop of lemon. Five minutes. Five ingredients. Endless variations. Your new breakfast MVP.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1982,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[73],"tags":[1615,1612,1617,1613,1614,1618,1616],"class_list":["post-1947","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-quick_meals","tag-avocado-toast-ideas","tag-avocado-toast-recipe","tag-breakfast-toast","tag-easy-avocado-toast","tag-healthy-breakfast","tag-perfect-avocado-toast","tag-smashed-avocado"],"yoast_head":"\n
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