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    37 October 13, 2014 Appetizer

    Avocado Toast 5 Ways

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    If you enjoy avocado as much as I do, then you’re going to love today’s article.  I’ve got 5 fresh avocado recipes for you below!

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    Avocado Toast 5 Ways

    In particular, Avocado Toast.  The concept is fairly simple.  Mash up half an avocado with salt, pepper and some sort of acid (lemon or lime juice) to taste.  The flavors should be bright without covering up the cool grassiness of the avocado.  Spread this mash over a lightly toasted piece of bread, and you have Avocado Toast.  It’s that easy!  I like to use whole wheat bread here, but sourdough or country bread would also work well.

    Avocado Toast can be enjoyed for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.  Avocado is packed with healthy fat and nutrients, so I find that just 1 slice can keep me full and satisfied until my mid-morning meal.  I’ve also served these luscious green beauties as an appetizer (on thin slices of seedy baguette).

    To take things up a notch, here are 4 variations on the basic Avocado Toast:

    • Egg + Bacon + Chive.  A dressed up version perfect for Saturday breakfast.
    • Frisée + Bacon + Lemon.   Similar to one of my favorite sandwiches (minus the tomato).
    • Tomato + Basil + Balsamic.  Italian flavors that pair well with avocado.  Serve as an afternoon snack or a simple appetizer before dinner.
    • Corn + Chile + Lime.  My Mexican spin on Avocado Toast.  Big, bold flavors.

    The recipes below are more like loose guidelines.  I barely included exact measurements, because most of the toppings are to taste.  Don’t like red onion?  Leave it out.  Love bacon (like me), add more.  A scatter of this.  A sprinkle of that.  Just know that the flavors in each recipe work well together.  Quantities of toppings are up to you.  Also, each recipe uses just 1/2 an avocado.  If you don’t plan on using the other half immediately, sprinkle the cut side with acid (lemon or lime juice), press plastic wrap directly against the flesh of the avocado, and store in the refrigerator.  Continue reading for the recipes.


    Avocado Toast

    Avocado Toast
    5 from 16 votes
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    Avocado Toast

    Servings 1 serving
    Author Brandon Matzek

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 avocado, pit removed and flesh scooped from the skin
    • Freshly squeezed lime juice
    • Kosher salt
    • Freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 thick slice of bread, lightly toasted

    Instructions

    1. Add avocado to a small bowl with lime juice, kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Coarsely mash, then spread over toasted bread.
    2. Sprinkle with a little extra black pepper, and enjoy immediately!

    Egg and Bacon Avocado Toast

    Egg and Bacon Avocado Toast
    5 from 16 votes
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    Egg and Bacon Avocado Toast

    Servings 1 serving
    Author Brandon Matzek

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 avocado, pit removed and flesh scooped from the skin
    • Freshly squeezed lime juice
    • Kosher salt
    • Freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 thick slice of bread, lightly toasted
    • 2 slices cooked bacon
    • 1 egg, fried or sunny side up
    • Thinly sliced chive

    Instructions

    1. Add avocado to a small bowl with lime juice, kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Coarsely mash, then spread over toasted bread.
    2. Layer on bacon and egg. Top with additional kosher salt, black pepper and thinly sliced chive. Enjoy immediately!

    Bacon and Frisee Avocado Toast

    Bacon and Frisee Avocado Toast
    5 from 16 votes
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    Bacon and Frisee Avocado Toast

    Servings 1 serving
    Author Brandon Matzek

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 avocado, pit removed and flesh scooped from the skin
    • Freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • Kosher salt
    • Freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 thick slice of bread, lightly toasted
    • Torn frisee
    • 1 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

    Instructions

    1. Add avocado to a small bowl with lemon juice, kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Coarsely mash, then spread over toasted bread.
    2. Top with torn frisee and crumbled bacon. Finish with a final squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkling of kosher salt. Enjoy immediately!

    Tomato Basil Avocado Toast

    Tomato Basil Avocado Toast
    5 from 16 votes
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    Tomato Basil Avocado Toast

    Servings 1 serving
    Author Brandon Matzek

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 avocado, pit removed and flesh scooped from the skin
    • Freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • Kosher salt
    • Freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 thick slice of bread, lightly toasted
    • 2 slices tomato
    • Thinly sliced red onion
    • Balsamic vinegar
    • Small basil leaves

    Instructions

    1. Add avocado to a small bowl with lemon juice, kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Coarsely mash, then spread over toasted bread.
    2. Top with tomato and thinly sliced red onion to taste. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, a sprinkling of kosher salt and black pepper, and a scattering of small basil leaves. Enjoy immediately!

    Corn, Chile and Lime Avocado Toast

    Corn, Chile and Lime Avocado Toast
    5 from 16 votes
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    Corn, Chile and Lime Avocado Toast

    Servings 1 serving
    Author Brandon Matzek

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 avocado, pit removed and flesh scooped from the skin
    • Freshly squeezed lime juice
    • Kosher salt
    • Freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 thick slice of bread, lightly toasted
    • Fresh corn kernels, canned would work here too
    • Thinly sliced red chile
    • Thinly sliced scallion, white and light green part
    • Torn cilantro leaves

    Instructions

    1. Add avocado to a small bowl with lime juice, kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Coarsely mash, then spread over toasted bread.
    2. Top with corn kernels, sliced chile (to taste) and sliced scallion (to taste). Finish with a squeeze of lime juice, kosher salt, and a scattering of torn cilantro leaves. Enjoy immediately!

    Do you love Avocado Toast?  If so, how do you like to eat it?  Favorite variations?

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    1. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

      October 13, 2014 at 11:30 am

      This is just perfect and is the type of thing I was LOOKING for on the menu at Cheesecake Factory the other night. This is my perfect snacky food!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        October 31, 2014 at 11:43 am

        Haha, yeah I find this kind of snack very satisfying 🙂 Hence… 5 ways!

        Reply
    2. ahu @ ahueats says

      October 13, 2014 at 11:41 am

      Beautiful! I obsess over avocado toast and how to change it up. Especially love the chile lime version !

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        October 31, 2014 at 11:43 am

        Thanks Ahu!

        Reply
    3. J.S. @ Sun Diego Eats says

      October 14, 2014 at 9:20 am

      This is my go-to lunch so often its ridiculous, so loveee this post. I don’t usually go beyond some tomatoes or red chili flakes but I really want to do the egg one and the corn one!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        October 31, 2014 at 11:45 am

        I suggested this as a breakfast, snack or appetizer, but you are right, avocado toast would be perfect for lunch! I need to get on that 🙂

        Reply
    4. Lisa @ Whisk & Cleaver says

      October 14, 2014 at 1:13 pm

      You’ve reminded me of one of my favorite summer lunches – and I haven’t had it in ages! I keep thinking soup when it’s still really avocado weather.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        October 31, 2014 at 11:45 am

        Yes! Especially with all this warm weather we’ve been having. Soup weather is definitely on it’s way though.

        Reply
    5. Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says

      October 14, 2014 at 3:10 pm

      5 stars
      Oh man, I want to eat them all. But the Frisée + Bacon + Lemon especially is a stroke of genius!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        October 31, 2014 at 11:46 am

        It’s so good! Thanks Marissa.

        Reply
    6. Holly - FMITK says

      October 15, 2014 at 8:44 am

      5 stars
      This might be dinner tonight. I want to do one with a soft boiled egg and some mint and chili flakes. Yaaasssss!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        October 31, 2014 at 11:47 am

        That sounds good! I’ve never tried mint + avocado. I’m sure it’s tasty though!

        Reply
    7. Brooks says

      October 16, 2014 at 11:13 am

      5 stars
      Brandon, I do love avocado, and every option here speaks to me. Beautiful post. Now all I have to do is decide which one to try first!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        October 31, 2014 at 11:47 am

        Thanks so much Brooks!

        Reply
    8. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

      October 17, 2014 at 7:48 am

      My eye is on that one with the egg on top. 🙂

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        October 31, 2014 at 11:49 am

        I couldn’t resist putting an egg on it 😉 Works so well!

        Reply
    9. Sippitysup says

      October 19, 2014 at 9:33 am

      It looks like an Avocado Wheel of Fortune! GREG

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        October 31, 2014 at 11:50 am

        There’s even an appearance by Vanna Egg White!

        Reply
    10. Millie l Add A Little says

      October 25, 2014 at 11:50 pm

      I adore avocado toast!! These ideas all looks fab Brandon!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        October 31, 2014 at 11:50 am

        Thank you Millie!

        Reply
    11. She Rocks Fitness says

      October 27, 2014 at 12:36 pm

      Avocado and toast is the best…I actually really enjoy it on toasted Portuguese bread! I love these simple, healthy, and delicious recipes. Thanks for sharing and will be trying out a few soon! 🙂

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        October 27, 2014 at 3:42 pm

        Thank you! Let me know if you like these flavor combos 🙂

        Reply
    12. Caitlin says

      November 11, 2014 at 11:50 am

      Avocado toast is one of my favorite food groups. These look awesome! My personal favorite is avocado, mozzarella, Sriracha, and a fried or poached egg. Great ideas!

      Reply
    13. Brian Craven says

      November 28, 2014 at 11:53 am

      5 stars
      How cool to see recipes for avocado on toast. As a kid growing up in Michigan, this was the ONLY way I knew to eat avocado…mom would spread it on buttered toast and we would eat it for breakfast! This was back in the mid 60’s and early 70’s and we didn’t even know what guacamole was. Mom has been gone for a good number of years, but every now and then I will toast some great bread, spread on a bit of plugra and top with some perfectly ripe avocado….and think of the cold Michigan mornings with her.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        December 8, 2014 at 3:44 pm

        Thanks for sharing this story Brian! I love how food can conjure up such fond memories. A pot of homemade tomato sauce does the same for me.

        Reply
    14. Beata says

      January 2, 2015 at 6:30 am

      YUM! I have avocado toast with sliced hard boiled eggs almost every morning and I’m so glad I came across this post for some inspiration to mix things up a bit.

      Reply
    15. Heyoo says

      January 7, 2015 at 8:24 am

      Chile is a country, chili is a pepper.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        January 8, 2015 at 7:26 am

        Chile can also be a pepper 🙂 I typically use “chile” when talking about peppers and “chili” for soup.

        Reply
    16. Whitney Bond says

      January 29, 2015 at 7:45 pm

      These all look so good! Must try! Mmmm!

      Reply
    17. Kristina says

      March 3, 2015 at 7:08 am

      the perfect snack. the tomato basil sounds perfect, and that corn chile and lime IS the next avocado toast I am having! thanks for some new ideas!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        March 3, 2015 at 7:09 am

        Thanks Kristina! Definitely give them a try 🙂

        Reply
    18. Dana @ Foodie Goes Healthy says

      March 3, 2015 at 4:21 pm

      Gorgeous, inviting photos. I love avocado on toast as a savory, filling breakfast. Thanks for ideas for variations- I love to change things up. My favorite way is to layer toasted baguette with mashed avocado and then mashed marinated beans on top.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        March 3, 2015 at 4:44 pm

        Thanks Dana! Love the mashed bean suggestion. How do you marinate them?

        Reply
        • Dana @ Foodie Goes Healthy says

          March 3, 2015 at 5:15 pm

          I buy the beans from a hummus vendor at my local farmers market. There are actually at least 3 vendors in my area who make these. They are large white/tan beans marinated in olive oil, tomato sauce, and herbs. Probably salt, pepper, garlic, but I’m not sure what else. One of these days I’ll have to work on my own copycat recipe. The nice part is the the beans are not dry and plain- the sauce adds great flavor and moisture.

          Reply
          • Brandon Matzek says

            March 3, 2015 at 5:43 pm

            That sounds SO tasty!

            Reply

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