We are completely obsessed with the way avocado pairs with olive oil and vinegars! Here are a few ways we like to enjoy. The combinations and creativity are endless!
Ingredients
1 slice of bread (anything you have on hand but our favorites are baguette, thick whole grain, seeded)
Remove the pit from your avocado. Use a big spoon to scoop out the flesh. Put it in a bowl and mash it up with a fork until it’s as smooth as you like it. Mix in a pinch of salt (about ⅛ teaspoon) and add more to taste, if desired.
Spread avocado on top of your toast. Enjoy as-is or top with any extras offered in this post (I highly recommend a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt, if you have it).
Next, get creative! Here are a few easy ways to take your avocado toast up a notch. Pick one or a few!
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. So is a drizzle of pesto, zhoug sauce (spicy cilantro sauce), or chimichurri. And of course, our Gourmet Seasoning Blends (Spain, Italian, or Greek).
Put an egg on it: I love to top my avocado toast with a fried egg for extra protein and flavor. You can do a poached or scramble, if preferred.
More extras: Quick-pickled onions or radishes or jalapeños, your favorite hot sauce, or a sprinkle of sliced cherry tomatoes.
Here are a few favorite variations:
Everything Bagel Avocado Toast Add a generous sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning on top of your avocado toast. These seasonings tend to be salty, so be careful not to over-salt your avocado.
Loaded Avocado Toast Mix chopped fresh radish, green onion, jalapeño (seeds and ribs removed) and toasted sunflower seeds. Sprinkle generously on your toast. Tomato-Basil Avocado Toast with Balsamic Drizzle If you have great tomatoes on hand, this is delicious. Top your avocado toast with sliced tomato, add a light drizzle of Fig or Blackberry Balsamic vinegar or designated balsamic glaze, and some torn fresh basil leaves. Red Pepper with a drizzle of EVOO Spread a thick layer of mashed avocado over your toast, spread it so it’s smooth and mounded, then drizzle with 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and a generous sprinkle of red pepper flakes and flaky salt.
Prep Time: 3 mins Cook Time: 2 mins Total Time: 5 minutes Yield: 1 slice