Avocado Toast

 

This is the easiest—and the last—avocado toast recipe you'll ever need to know. Memorize the recipe, then use it as a jumping off point for your favorite avocado toast riffs. Put an egg on it, top it with tuna salad or crown it with fluffy alfalfa sprouts for a healthy and satisfying meal. 

Ingredients

• ½ small avocado
• ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• ⅛ teaspoon Kosher salt
• ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 slice whole grain bread, toasted
• ½ teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• Maldon sea salt flakes or red pepper flakes for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. 1. In a small bowl, combine avocado, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Gently mash with the back of a fork.

2. 2. Top toasted bread with mashed avocado mixture. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle over desired toppings.