Avocado Toast
Avocados. They’ve been sweeping the nation as a favoured super food in recent years, and have found a spot on just about every breakfast and brunch menu worth its salt - they’re just that popular. So popular in fact that in the summer 2017, 3 million photos of avocados were posted to Instagram every day. If you’re a real avocado aficionado and you’d like to fact-check that one, we saw it here, along with a few more avocado facts.
So what makes this big green fruit so healthy? Avocados, sometimes called alligator pears for their pear shape and bumpy brown peel, have a surprising array of health benefits. They’re packed full of healthy fats, fiber, protein, and more potassium than a banana! So good you could just spread it on toast and eat it. Speaking of…
This recipe, like the avocado, is a classic. Quick, simple, and easy, it’s well worth knowing so you can whip it up when a bowl of cereal for breakfast just isn’t going to cut it. It’s a great way to use up an avocado before it goes bad, and it can be personalised with whatever herbs and toppings your heart desires! We suggest topping it off with a good poached egg and crushed-up pine nuts for a real energy-rich breakfast.
If you often find yourself with more avocados than you know what to do with, we’ve also found 54 more recipes you could always try! Or maybe you’ve given this one a go, and now you’re scoping out more avocado dishes to perfect. Either way, we hope you enjoy it!
A simple classic beloved by many that's worth knowing and perfecting. Try all sorts of your own favourite herbs, spices, and toppings to personalise this quick and healthy recipe.
Ingredients
- Half a ripened avocado
- 2 slices or bread of your choice, toasted
- 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp lemon or lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chili flakes, crushed nuts, or another topping of your choice
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Whilst your toast is toasting, halve the avocado by cutting all the way around the circumference, from top to bottom. Twist the avocado open and use a sharp knife to carefully remove the pit.
- Thoroughly mash the avocado in a small bowl with the back of a fork, and add the oregano. Then, squeeze in the lemon juice and add freshly ground salt and pepper to your preference.
- Mix the ingredients together, and spread generously over the toasted bread before sprinkling on the chili flakes, or another topping of your choice. Drizzle a little olive oil on top, or pour some into a shallow container to dip the bread into.
- Finally, serve up either on its own, or with a poached egg or salad as a quick, healthy snack.
Tips
Go to That One Flavour's YouTube channel for the original recipe, and many more fantastic healthy and vegan recipe videos.