Pick great avocados. You want ripe but not over-ripe Hass avocados. Look for avocados that yield a bit to a gentle squeeze, but avoid using avocados that are mushy or stringy on the inside. If you run into any bruised or brown bits when you cut them open, scoop those out and discard before mashing the rest. Buy good bread and toast it well. I think sturdy, thick-sliced, whole-grain bread makes the best avocado toast. Golden, well-toasted bread offers a sturdy base and a crisp, shattering contrast against the creamy avocado. Mash your avocado separately. Mashed avocado is creamier and more luxurious than sliced avocado (think guacamole versus plain avocado). But don’t mash it on the toast! You risk poking holes in your toast or smashing it. Cut your avocados in half, remove the pit, scoop the flesh into a bowl or onto the side of your plate, and mash it up with a fork. Don’t forget the salt! You’ll want to mix in at least a pinch of salt per avocado half. Bonus points? Finish your avocado toast with a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Tips for Making the Best Avocado Toast
Avocados are a great source of antioxidants as well as healthy fats, which are crucial for brain health. Creamy avocado spread onto well-toasted bread is one of our favorite quick meals. It’s so delicious, and yet so simple. If you are a stranger to avocado toast, you’ve been missing out! If you’re well-familiar with the joy of avocado toast, we offer some tips and fun new ways to change up your toast. Avocado Toast INGREDIENTS • 1 thick slice of your favorite bread (for a special treat, get bread from Dan the Baker in Columbus) • 1/2 ripe avocado • Generous pinch of salt
Avocado Toast Add-Ins
Add garlic: Lightly rub a peeled raw garlic clove over the top of your toast before adding the avocado, or mix a tiny pinch of garlic powder into the avocado. Add fresh leafy herbs or your favorite herbed sauce: Chopped fresh basil, cilantro, dill, or parsley are all good with avocado. Put an egg on it: We love to top our avocado toast with a fried egg for extra protein. A poached egg or scrambled egg also works well. More extras: Add quick-pickled onions or radishes or jalapeños, your favorite hot sauce, or a sprinkle of sliced cherry tomatoes.
Avocado Toast Variations
Everything Bagel Avocado Toast Add a generous sprinkle of “everything bagel” seasoning on top of your avocado toast. Make your own or buy it at Trader Joe’s or Williams- Sonoma. These seasonings tend to be salty, so be careful not to over-salt your avocado. Tomato-Basil Avocado Toast With Balsamic Drizzle If you have great tomatoes on hand, this is delicious. Top your avocado toast with sliced tomato, and add a light drizzle of high-quality thick balsamic vinegar or designated balsamic glaze and some torn fresh basil leaves. Cafe Gitane-Style Avocado Toast This NYC café supposedly started the avocado toast trend. Spread a thick layer of mashed avocado over your toast, spread so it’s smooth and mounded, then drizzle with 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice, and a generous sprinkle of red pepper flakes and flaky salt.
DIRECTIONS
1. Toast your slice of bread until golden and firm. 2. Remove the pit from your avocado half. Use a big spoon to scoop out the flesh. Put it in a bowl and mash with a fork until it’s as smooth as you like it. 3. Mix in a pinch of salt (about 1/8 tsp) and add more to taste, if desired. 4. Spread avocado on top of your toast. Enjoy as-is or top with any of the extras described here (I highly recommend a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt).
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