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California Avocado Toast

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This California Avocado Toast combines creamy avocados, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil on hearty whole-grain bread for a quick, nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces ripe avocados Look for slight give when squeezed; avoid very hard fruit.
  • 4 slices whole-grain bread Sourdough, multigrain, or your favorite loaf works.
  • 1 piece lemon, juiced Keeps avocado bright and prevents browning.
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper To taste.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Grape tomatoes work too.
  • 1 handful fresh basil leaves Or substitute with cilantro or microgreens.
  • Red pepper flakes Optional, to taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toast the bread until edges are crisp and centers still slightly soft.
  2. Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a bowl.
  3. Add lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of pepper to the bowl.
  4. Mash with a fork to your preferred texture — smooth or slightly chunky.
  5. Halve the cherry tomatoes and tear the basil leaves.
Assembly
  1. Spread an even layer of mashed avocado over each toasted slice.
  2. Scatter halved tomatoes on top.
  3. Add torn basil leaves and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired.
  4. Taste and finish with extra salt, pepper, or another squeeze of lemon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2g

Notes

Best enjoyed immediately to keep the bread crisp and avocado bright. For longer storage, mash avocado with lemon juice in an airtight container, best if used within 24 hours.
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