Avocado Toast
Avocados have protein and healthy monounsaturated fat, and its also high in fiber, so combined with the a whole grain toast it will keep you full for a good 3-4 hours. Plus it's high in other nutrients like Vitamins B, C, E, K and potassium.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of toast (use an artisan, whole grain or a hearty multi grain bread)
- 1 Haas avocado, halved
- 1 t. lemon juice
- pinch of sea salt
- pinch of garlic powder
- pinch of black pepper
- 1 t. minced red onion (or other onion), if desired
Instructions
Cut avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop the flesh into a small bowl and mash it up with a fork until creamy. Add lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and minced onion, if using.
Spread creamy avocado onto 2 pieces of toast and top with your favorite toppings.
TOPPING IDEAS:
Tomato-Basil: Diced tomato, drizzle high-quality balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with fresh torn basil leaves (dried basil works too). I always use 25 yr old balsamic from the Oilerie in Fish Creek.
Cafe Gitane-Style: Drizzle with 1 t. extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with red pepper flakes and additional sea salt, if desired.
Everything Seasoning: Smash avocado and add 1 t. diced red onion and 1 t. lime or lemon juice. Mix the following in a small container.
2 Tbls. poppy seeds, 3 Tbls. toasted sesame seeds, 1 Tbls. dried minced garlic, 1 Tbls. dried minced onion and 1 t. coarse salt. Save extra to use another time. Store tightly covered.
Toast 2 pieces of bread, Spread creamy avocado mixture on each piece. Then lightly sprinkle seasoning. Serve with a fried egg on top, if desired.
Put an Egg on it: Top plain avocado toast with a fried egg for extra protein. You can do a poached egg or scrambled egg if you prefer.
NOTE: When your avocados are ripe, put them in the refrigerator. That will prevent further ripening, if you can't eat them right away.