Gourmet Avocado Toast with Herb Drizzle
Thick-cut toast is topped with mashed avocado seasoned with lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and a drizzle of herb oil made from blended parsley or basil with olive oil. The herb drizzle takes only a few minutes to prepare and adds brightness that plain avocado toast lacks. The whole dish is ready in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Avocado Toast Ingredients
- 2 slices Whole-grain bread Preferably thick-cut and artisan
- 1 large ripe avocado Hass variety, peeled and pitted
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil High quality
Herb Drizzle
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest freshly grated
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices until they are golden and crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mash the avocado with a fork until smooth yet slightly chunky. Mix in lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper.
- In a separate small bowl, combine olive oil with chopped parsley, basil, and lemon zest to create a fragrant herb drizzle.
- Spread the avocado mixture generously over each slice of toasted bread.
- Drizzle the herb-infused oil evenly over the avocado toast for an added layer of freshness.
Notes
For an added twist, consider adding sliced radishes or cherry tomatoes for color and crunch. You can also use lime instead of lemon for a different citrus note.
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 595mgPotassium: 514mgFiber: 7gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 370IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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