Friday, May 11, 2018

6 delicious ways to fancy up your Avocado toast


Smashed avocado on a perfectly toasted Multigrain Rye, sprinkled with salt and freshly cracked black pepper - pure bliss, our favorite Sunday Breakfast. Quick to prepare and rich in heart-healthy fats this classic avocado on toast makes for a healthy start to your day. If you love avocado toast then here are six delicious ways to make it even fancier. All these recipes are perfect for lunch/brunch, and taste just awesome.

Tips for a perfect Avocado toast
  1. Choose perfectly ripe avocados - Gently squeeze into the avocado and feel it give a little. This level of ripeness will mash and spread easily. For slicing, you can choose slightly less ripe ones.  
  2. Toast your bread to perfection - Toasting your bread properly is super important to a perfect avocado on toast. The contrasting texture of a crisply toasted slice to the silky rich avocado spread is a match made in heaven. Most wholegrain varieties take longer to reach the perfect crispness while the fruit and nut bread will toast rather quickly. Another technique that works really well is brushing a dense multigrain slice with a little oil and toasting it on a hot griddle until crisp. 
  3. Try selecting a bread that complements the toppings - A good dense bread will work best for all avocado toast recipes but there are some combinations that enhance the flavor quotient. Sourdough or rye work really well with avocado and tomato. If you’re topping it with smoked salmon, try seeded bread or bagels. A fruit and nut bread is super delish if you are topping with pear slices and feta. Multigrain works well for almost any topping.


Avocado on toast with sunny side up fried eggs and wilted spinach. An egg is essential to this lineup. 
  1. In a moderately hot skillet add a teaspoon of olive oil and a large handful of spinach leaves. Saute for a minute till spinach wilts a little. Keep aside.
  2. Fry a couple of eggs sunny side up, season with some spiced salt. 
  3. Spread mashed avocado on toast and top with the fried egg and a large spoonful of warm spinach. 


Avocado on toast with poached eggs and fresh seed sprouts. Unique onion flavor and texture with onion sprouts.
  1. Toasted bread spread with mashed avocado. Seeded bread/bagel works well here.
  2. A thin layer of onion sprouts.
  3. Topped with a poached egg and sprinkled with seasoned salt.
  4. Cherry tomatoes on the side.


Avocado on toast topped with herbaceous scrambled eggs and pico de gallo. A hint of Mexican flavor. 
  1. Scramble an egg and mix chopped fresh coriander and salt and pepper to taste. Keep aside.
  2. Mix finely chopped red onion, tomato, and fresh coriander. Season with some salt and pepper and some lime juice. Keep aside. 
  3. Toast bread until crisp and spread with mashed avocado. I recommend multigrain bread. 
  4. Top it with scrambled egg and a heaped tablespoon on Pico de gallo. 


Grilled cheese-n-tomatoes on toast topped with avocado slices & freshly cracked black pepper. When tomatoes are in season, this is a must make combo. A great vegetarian option.
  1. Rye or sourdough bread pairs well with grilled tomatoes. 
  2. Top toast with cheese of your choice and sliced tomato, grill till crisp and cheese had melted. 
  3. Top with avocado slices and season with freshly cracked black pepper. 
  4. I would recommend some red chili flakes on top as well. An evergreen combination perfect for brunch. A fave with my daughters. 


Avocado on toast with smoked salmon and fresh greens on the side. A feel-good combo.
  1. Mash avocado and season with salt and pepper. Add some finely chopped red onion and mix well.
  2.  Seeded bread or bagels pair well with smoked salmon. 
  3. Spread on a toasted slice of bread. Top with a couple shavings of smoked salmon.
  4. Serve with baby spinach and lemon slices. 


Avocado on toast topped with pear slices, walnut bits, and feta cheese. A dose of healthy fats!
  1. Choose firm but ripe pears. Slice thinly.
  2. In our family, we prefer feta cheese in this setup as the salty taste contrasts well with the slightly sweet pear slices. Choose your preferred cheese.
  3. I recommend choosing a fruit and seed bread such as raisin or cranberry and pumpkin seed variety. 
  4. Spread mashed avocado on a toasted slice of bread and top with a few thinly sliced pears and sprinkle with some chopped walnut pieces and crumbled feta cheese. 



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