Learn how to make avocado toast better with this step-by-step guide to avocado toast ingredients, avocado toast seasoning, and avocado toast recipe ideas.
Don’t you love a good avocado toast? A mound of soft green avocado puree sits atop a crispy piece of country toast and is topped with delicious avocado toast toppings like heirloom tomatoes, radishes, herbs, and even edible flowers. Um! Avocado toast may seem like an extravagant meal when you order it at a fancy cafe, but did you know it’s one of the easiest things in the world to make at home? I mean really easy. I have been asked this question once or twice in my career as a plant-based nutritionist. How do you make avocado toast? Well, I’m going to share my simple steps, along with my avocado toast recipe and avocado toast ingredient suggestions. This guide is super easy – it only takes 5 minutes to make this avocado toast. Master the art of making super simple avocado toast, then enhance those skills by getting creative with your ingredients. Just follow the step-by-step guide below to learn how to make it in no time. Check out my easy avocado toast recipe and this collection of avocado toast recipes here. And learn about the health benefits of avocados here.
Step-by-step guide to making avocado toast even better:
1. Pick a perfectly ripe avocado
Start with very ripe avocados. It should feel soft and pleasant to the touch, without a mushy feel. You can choose from a variety of avocados that are in season, such as Hass, Fuerte (pictured) and Pinkerton. I plant them all in my orchard.
2. Collect raw materials
Gather what you need: good whole wheat bread, avocado, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Then come your toppings (see ideas below).
3. Cut the avocado in half
Using a dull knife (such as a table knife or butter knife), simply cut the avocado in half lengthwise. It’s easy to cut your hands cutting an avocado in half (I know, I’ve done it myself). Ripe avocados are very tender, so there is no need to use a sharp knife.
4. Remove pits
Cut the avocado in half and remove the core. You can do this by taking a butter knife, tapping it into the dimple, and then twisting it with a little force to pop it out. Another method is to use a small spoon to gently scoop out the core. Avoid using sharp knives as it is easy to cut your hands during the process.
5. Scoop out the avocado
Run a small spoon gently along the counter of the avocado peel to scoop the avocado pulp from the peel—getting as much of the good green stuff as possible.
6. Put avocado meat into a small bowl
Place avocado halves in a small bowl (one avocado is about 3 cups) to provide enough room to work with.
7. Spray lemon juice
Simply spray avocados with a small drop (about 1 teaspoon) of fresh lemon to brighten the flavor and prevent them from turning brown. Lemon juice helps prevent the compounds in avocados from oxidizing.
8. Add garlic
Place a small peeled clove of garlic in a garlic press and press; add it to the bowl. If you don’t like the taste of garlic in avocado toast, you can skip this step.
9. Season avocado with salt
Season avocados with just a pinch or sprinkle of salt.
10.Add a little black pepper
If you want a little spiciness, add a little freshly ground black pepper. You can also try a dash of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
11. Mash avocado mixture
Use a fork to mash avocado pulp with seasonings until desired texture is achieved. I prefer my avocado toast spread smooth, with just a few little lumps.
12. Check your avocado toast spread
While you’re toasting the bread (see below), take a step back and marvel at how delicious the perfect avocado toast sauce is.
13. Toast bread
Choose your favorite whole-wheat bread (I myself like rustic sourdough hand-sliced bread) and toast it in a toaster, toaster, or oven until crispy and golden. Keep in mind that one large avocado can usually make 4 small slices of avocado toast.
14. Spread with avocado puree mixture
Spread a thick layer of the avocado mixture on the toast slices and place on a plate.
15. Get creative with avocado toast toppings
Now, here’s the fun part! Top avocado toast with your favorite toppings. The photo above shows the edible flowers, radishes and salad greens in my garden. But the sky is the limit! Choose from some of my favorite avocado toast toppings and dressings below.
Best Avocado Toast Toppings
Follow this basic avocado toast recipe and check out these plant-powered ingredients (add or subtract to your liking) to add a touch of pizzazz to your creation.
watermelon radish slices
Chopped cauliflower (raw or roasted)
Lemon Pickled Kale Chops
Heirloom Tomato Slices
Field or wild greens (mache, mesclun, sorrel, dandelion or purslane)
fresh basil leaves
Pickle
kalamata olives
fresh cilantro
roasted red peppers
Bruschetta
Lavender
Edible flowers (pansies, nasturtiums, rose petals)
Sriracha hot sauce
smoked paprika
Grilled tofu
Grilled Eggplant
Curried Chickpeas
strawberry slices
mango slices
cannabis seeds
pistachio
Pickle
Best Avocado Toast Seasoning
In addition to vegetable toppings, try these seasoning blends for a boost of flavor. You can make your own seasoning mix here.
Cajun seasoning
Herbs of Provence
seaweed sprinkle
italian seasoning
Zatar
Dukkah
Curry powder
Taco Seasoning
paprika
All bagel seasonings
greek seasoning
For more recipes featuring avocado, try some of my favorites:
To learn more about avocado nutrition and cooking tips, check out 5 Ways to Use Avocados.
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