Short on time? Here’s an easy breakfast you can make in ten minutes! I love the creamy avocado layered on crunchy toasted artisan bread and juicy heirloom tomatoes. The crumbled feta cheese adds a salty tang to this effortless breakfast dish.
Easy To Make
Avocado toast takes five minutes to make. Mash up some avocados while toasting the bread, cut up some tomatoes, and you’re done! It’s so heart healthy . Most importantly, it’s delicious!
Why Do Chefs Use Diamond Kosher Salt?
Diamond Kosher salt has soft, square-like flakes that melt almost instantly into food. Have you ever oversalted a dish? I have! It’s because table salt is hard and round. It takes much longer to melt into foods, which makes us think the dish needs more salt. Another plus is Diamond salt does not have that iron-like taste because it is not iodized. This is why most chefs use and recommend this salt.
For those of you who prefer flourless sprouted bread, try toasted Ezekial bread. I have found that it’s a perfect substitute for artisan bread.
What Kind Of Bread Should You Use For Avocado Toast?
Think texture when making a dish! Avocados are creamy; tomatoes are medium soft and juicy. I use toasted artisan bread to add crunch and to even out these textures. The subtle depth of flavors that artisan multi grain bread offers will give another layer of depth to the taste of this dish. Artisan bread is denser and will hold up to the soft textures in avocado toast. Besides, who likes soggy bread? For those of you who prefer flourless sprouted bread, try toasted Ezekial bread. I find it’s a perfect substitute.
How To Pick Avocados
Pick an avocado that is heavy for its size and a little darker in color. It should be firm with a little “give.” The skin should be uniform without any dry veins. In the United States, the most common avocados are the California Hass, which is smaller and has pebbly skin and the Florida avocados, which are larger with smooth skin. Most of us prefer the Haas avocado because it is richer in taste and has a creamier texture.
FAQs
Why is avocado Avocado toast healthy?
An avocado is also a good source of vitamins A and E, and it contains fiber. Read the article on avocado nutrition fro Mayo Clinic.
Are avocados good for your Microbiome?
These green gems are also an important source of fiber, with around 12 grams of fiber in a medium-sized avocado. A 2020 study By the Journal Of Nutrition into the effect of avocado consumption on gut health suggested that all that fiber encourages the growth of good gut bacteria.
What is the healthiest bread to eat with avocado toast?
When you choose bread rich in whole grains, your body will get more nutrients. This recipe calls for whole grain bread. It’s not only good for your microbiome, but is also delicious when toasted and will keep you full longer.
Are Avocados a fruit or vegetable?
Most of think of avocados as a vegetable, but avocados are biologically fruits since they contain seeds and develop from the ovary of a flowering plant.
Notes On Ingredients
Avocados: I use half an avocado for one slice of bread. After I halve the avocados, I cut them into squares before I scoop them out of the shell. Then, I give them a light smashing with a fork nd lightly salt them.
Bread: The type of bread you choose is so important to a dish. If you think about it…how much better are soft, creamy foods like eggs or jam with toast or hearty rustic breads?
Tomatoes: heirloom tomatoes are best, but cherry tomatoes or vine ripened tomatoes are good substitutes.
Substitutions And Combinations
- Craisins
- sesame
- pumpkin seeds
- pomegranate
- honey and lemon drizzle
- egg fried or soft boiled sprinkled with smoked paprika
- substitute toasted flourless Ezekiel bread for the artisan bread.
10 Minute Breakfast Avocado Toast
Ingredients
- 4 avocados
- salt to taste Diamond Kosher Salt
- 8 slices artisan multigrain bread (substitute: Flourless Ezekial Bread)
- ¾ cup feta cheese (substitute:queso fresco, grana padano)
- 2 large heirloom tomatoes (substitute: cherry or vine ripe tomatoes)
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves cut into small pieces (substitute: Cilantro)
Garnish Options:
- Craisin
- agave syrup
- fresh lemon juice & honey
- balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Toast multigrain bread
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl.
- Mash the avocado with a fork until roughly mashed. Add lemon (optional) and lightly salt to taste.
- Spread the mashed avocado onto the slices of toast, making sure to cover the entire surface.
- Cut the heirloom tomatoes into thin slices and place them on top of the avocado.
- Crumble feta cheese over the tomatoes to your liking.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the top of the toast to taste.
- Cut basil into small pieces and add as garnish.
- Your open-faced avocado toast is now ready to serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- Be creative with your garnishes. Under Garnish Options, there is a list of ideas for making this recipe your own.
- Avocados served at room temperature are more flavorful than cold avocados.
- Once avocados are ripe, store them in the refrigerator. This will preserve them longer.
- Cover unused avocados with plastic wrap. Make sure the plastic wrap is in contact with the surface of the avocado and there are no air bubbles. Air will eventually turn avocados a visibly unpleasant greyish brown.
