Mashed avocado on toasted bread, with a sprinkle of salt and pepper
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe avocado 🥑
- 2 slices of bread 🍞 (sourdough, whole grain, or your choice)
- Salt 🧂, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper 🌶️, to taste
- Optional toppings: olive oil 🫒, lemon juice 🍋, red pepper flakes 🌶️, or fresh herbs 🌿 (like cilantro or parsley)
Instructions:
- Toast the bread 🍞:
- Toast the slices of bread to your desired crispiness. You can use a toaster, oven, or a skillet on medium heat. Once toasted, set aside.
- Mash the avocado 🥑:
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Use a fork to mash the avocado until smooth or chunky, as you prefer.
- Season the avocado 🧂🌶️:
- Add a pinch of salt 🧂 and freshly ground black pepper 🌶️ to the mashed avocado. Stir well. Optionally, add a squeeze of lemon juice 🍋 or drizzle of olive oil 🫒 for extra flavor.
- Assemble the toast 🍞:
- Spread the mashed avocado generously on each slice of toasted bread.
- Serve 🥑🍞:
- Sprinkle with extra salt 🧂 and pepper 🌶️. Optionally, add toppings like red pepper flakes 🌶️ or fresh herbs 🌿 for extra flavor.
Enjoy your tasty avocado toast! 🥑🍞😊