This isn't your typical avocado toast. It features a chunky avocado spread on toasted whole wheat bread, drizzled with olive oil and finished with chili flakes. A true brunch favorite that has New Yorkers lining up for a taste!
Check out the Banana Walnut Bread recipe (shown alongside the toast) here!
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Ingredients
- 2 large slices of chewy sourdough bread, ideally whole wheat
- 1 ripe avocado, halved and pitted
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Flaky salt and coarsely ground black pepper
- Juice from half a lemon or lime
Optional Toppings:
- Poached or fried eggs
- Sliced pickled or fresh red chiles, like Fresno
- Thinly sliced pickled red onions
- Pepitas (pumpkin seeds) or sesame seeds, or both
- Fresh herbs like basil, cilantro, mint, or baby arugula
Instructions
- Toast your bread to your preference. In the meantime, scoop the avocado halves from the skin, keeping them in large chunks.
- Lightly drizzle the warm toast with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. After a brief cooling, place an avocado half on each slice.
- Using a fork, mash the avocado onto the bread while keeping it chunky.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Drizzle citrus juice over the top and add any optional toppings.
- If the toast is large, cut each piece in half and serve right away.
