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    Published: February 27, 2020 | Last Modified: March 4, 2021 by Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju | This post may contain affiliate links. 💬 - 5 Comments

    The Ultimate Guide to Avocado Toast ... and Toppings!

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    The ultimate guide to the perfect avocado toast and all the best toppings - perfectly toasted bread, creamy avocados, great for brunch!
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    Every other day, I crave an avocado toast. I don't want it to be plain either. If you're like me, you want that perfect mix of creamy avocados, maybe some more veggies to make it healthy, a bit of a kick from some spices.

    But you also feel overwhelmed thinking about all the toppings you could potentially use. So, I've compiled six avocado toast ideas - from a basic one to a loaded one, several vegan options and some vegetarian ones. The best avocado toast with perfectly toasted bread, mashed avocados and other avocado toast toppings!

    Six types of avocado toast

    Jump to:
    • 🥑 Avocado Tips
    • 🥖 Best bread for avocado toast
    • 🥙 Basic Avocado Toast
    • 🍅 Caprese Toast
    • 🌽 Mexican Street Corn Toast
    • 🍲 Korean Cauliflower Toast
    • 🥘 Simple Avocado Toast with Egg
    • 🥪 Loaded Spicy Avocado Toast
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🥑 Avocado Tips

    Buying the right avocado: At the right ripeness, the avocados are soft, but not mushy. They're usually a darker color (except for Haas avocados), and if they're soft like that, perfect to eat the same day. If they're a bit harder, buy and store in a brown paper bag to make it ripen faster (or add an apple to make it ripen even faster). Check out the California Avocado Commission's tips on how to ripen avocados!

    Pro tip: Ideally, buy a few different stages of ripeness - this way, you can use one today to make an easy avocado toast, and save the rest for later! Make sure to remove the overly brown bits before mashing.

    Slicing and mashing avocados: First, slice the avocado into two halves. Twist to pull them apart. Then, carefully use the edge of a knife to dig into the pit, twist and remove. Discard the pit (or save it on the side if you need to store half an avocado).

    I typically use the knife to criss-cross the avocado and then use a spoon to scoop it into a bowl. If you decide to mash your avocados, it's good to do that in a separate bowl, to avoid destroying your bread.

    Three step collage showing how to mash avocados

    If you want to make it look pretty, you can make thin slices too (see below).

    Four step collage showing how to slice avocados evenly

    Storing avocados: You can throw a ripe avocado in the fridge (when uncut) for two or three days. Ready for an easy avocado toast anytime.

    If you cut it already, the secret is to use some lemon or lime juice (or any form of acid, like vinegar) on the open surface. Then throw it in an airtight container and put it in the fridge. That'll prevent it from turning brown.

    If you have the pit, keeping that inside reduces surface area and prevents browning too. Why, yes, if you read that and thought - wait, can I do that to guacamole? Yep!

    Freezing avocados: Freezing whole avocados doesn't really work too well (they get ultra mushy). However, if you slice them into smaller chunks (say, slices or cubes) then they freeze rather well. So, the key is to wash them well, peel them, slice them into smaller chunks, and then store them in an airtight container or bag! If they are properly stored, they remain at their best quality for 3 to 6 months. So, really that's forever.

    Several avocado toasts on a table

    🥖 Best bread for avocado toast

    The best bread for avocado toast is the bread you have in your house or what you typically prefer. However, a sturdier bread (like whole grain) is a stronger base to hold the avocado (especially if you pile it on like I do). I love using sourdough bread because it offers a nice complement to the toppings, but really just use whatever you have on hand.

    But the key is to toast it well. I like my toast to be nicely browned, so when I bite in, it's a perfect mix of soft avocados and crisply toasted bread. Delish!

    Slices of toast on a platter

    The world of avocado toast toppings is endless. There's two that I think you should absolutely include on every avocado toast (salt and lemon). And then there's five more toppings that I love. Make all of them and enjoy!

    Six types of avocado toast

    🥙 Basic Avocado Toast

    All you need is perfectly mashed avocados, some salt and a squeeze of lemon. Add a pinch of salt when you're mashing avocados and then add some flaky sea salt to the top when you're done. Devour.

    Simple avocado toast.

    🍅 Caprese Toast

    Caprese bruschetta, meet avocado toast. Avocados and cherry tomatoes go hand-in-hand with each other. So, mash those avos, then top your toast with some delicious cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and a small splash of balsamic to round out the flavors.

    Caprese avocado toast with cherry tomatoes, basil and balsamic

    🌽 Mexican Street Corn Toast

    Who doesn't want to put their guacamole on toast? Well, not this girl. Because seriously, nothing goes better with avocado than Mexican flavors.

    If you're using fresh corn, throw them in the microwave with a paper towel on top for about 3 minutes. Remove the kernels, add a tablespoon of butter. If you're using frozen corn, just microwave for 30 seconds, and add butter.

    Top your avocado toast with some of this buttered corn, crumbly cotija cheese, and a dash of red pepper flakes. If you have some red onions on hand, pickle them with some salt water, and add for a delicious kick. Ready to rock and roll!

    Mexican Avocado Toast

    🍲 Korean Cauliflower Toast

    Ok, I know. You're thinking, who puts cauliflower on toast? Well, this girl! I was inspired by Ina Garten's cheesy cauliflower toasts and decided to do a play on my gochujang cauliflower tacos. In fact, the best way to use up those leftovers is to put it on toast.

    To make gochujang cauliflower, you can check out the detailed post above. But to give you the TL;DR - toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt and pepper and throw in the oven at 450F for 15 minutes.

    In the meantime, mix gochujang and tahini to make a sauce. Toss the florets in this sauce, then throw back in the oven for 20 minutes. Crispy, gochujang cauliflower! Just have a whole cauliflower in your house? Don't fret - check this post on roasting a whole cauliflower instead.

    Then, grab this gochujang cauliflower, throw them on the avocado toast and finish with some thinly diced red onions. Want to make it vegetarian instead of vegan? Add some cheddar cheese on top. Delicious!

    Korean cauliflower toast

    🥘 Simple Avocado Toast with Egg

    Take your basic avocado toast, then add a fried egg on top. Simple as that.

    How do you make a perfect fried egg? Melt butter, crack the egg on the pan and wait 2 minutes for the whites to set. Then, gently baste the egg with butter (i.e. use a spatula or spoon to splash the butter back on the egg).

    Cook for another minute to fry the egg perfectly. If you like your eggs firmly cooked, cook for 4-5 minutes total. Sprinkle freshly ground pepper on top!

    Avocado toast with fried egg

    🥪 Loaded Spicy Avocado Toast

    This is the ultimate avocado toast. Base of smashed avocados, topped with radishes, jalapenos, scallions, and a sprinkle of fresh ground black pepper and red pepper flakes. Or if you'r vegetarian and eat eggs, add a fried egg and feta or cotija cheese to balance the heat!

    If you enjoy avocado toast, chances are you'll enjoy these recipes too:

    • Spinach Avocado Salad
    • Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread (or Quiche!)
    • Moroccan Shakshuka
    • Vegan Caesar Salad (with Shaved Brussels Sprouts)

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    📖 Recipe

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    Easy Avocado Toast

    The ultimate guide to the perfect avocado toast and all the best toppings - perfectly toasted bread, creamy avocados, great for brunch!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1 slice
    Calories: 227kcal
    Author: Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju

    Ingredients

    • 1 slice of bread
    • ½ avocado
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • squeeze of lemon
    • 1 teaspoon Flaky salt to garnish

    Instructions

    • Toast a slice of bread
    • Cut an avocado open and toss the pit. Cut the avocado in a criss-cross pattern and scoop with a fork and onto the toast - smash the avocado down on the toast
    • Smash down with a fork till it mixes well
    • Serve on top of the avocado and garnish with fresh ground pepper and salt - serve hot!

    Notes

    Note: The nutrition information shown below is based on a basic avocado toast.  
    • The best bread to use is the bread you already have, but if you're buying or making some - sourdough tends to work great with avocado toast! 
    • Check the post for topping suggestions! There's some from all over the world (Mexican street corn, Caprese toast, Korean gochujang cauliflower, loaded spicy jalapenos, simple avocado toast with egg, etc.) 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 100g | Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 4781mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Tag @urbanfarmie or #urbanfarmie to let me know – I would LOVE to see your creations!

    Note: This post was originally published on Feb 27, 2020. It was updated on December 13, 2020 to include more pictures and clearer instructions.

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    1. Sarah

      August 23, 2022 at 9:30 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely love avocado toast! This is came out delicious!

      Reply
    2. Gen

      August 23, 2022 at 9:35 pm

      5 stars
      Spicy avocado toast is such an amazing idea! Thank you, we will be eating this again and again.

      Reply
    3. Rupali

      August 24, 2022 at 12:20 am

      5 stars
      Loved these as afternoon snacks. So healthy and delicious!

      Reply
    4. MacKenzie

      August 24, 2022 at 3:47 am

      5 stars
      Love, love this simple recipe. My daughter has been all about avocado toast lately. She was super excited to make this recipe all on her own. She topped hers with everything bagel seasoning.

      Reply
    5. Kate

      August 24, 2022 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      So good! I made the toast topped with the Mexican street corn and it was so good! I wouldn't have thought of that as a topping, but it's a natural. Thanks for the recipe and the topping suggestions!

      Reply

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