Avocado Toast with Cherry Tomatoes
Start your day with a vibrant and nutritious 'Avocado Toast with Cherry Tomatoes'—a simple yet satisfying recipe that elevates a classic breakfast favorite. Featuring creamy mashed avocado seasoned with zesty lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, this toast is topped with juicy, halved cherry tomatoes, a drizzle of olive oil, and fragrant fresh basil leaves for a burst of color and flavor. A sprinkling of red pepper flakes adds optional heat, taking this toast to the next level. Served over crispy whole-grain bread, it's a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients rich in healthy fats, fiber, and fresh produce. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for busy mornings or quick lunches. Whether you're looking for a nutritious snack or an Instagram-worthy meal, this avocado toast delivers deliciousness in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole ripe avocado
- 10 whole cherry tomatoes
- 2 slices whole grain bread
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Toast the whole grain bread slices in a toaster or on a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side if using a skillet.
While the bread is toasting, cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the seed, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash the avocado with a fork until it reaches your desired level of smoothness.
Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the mashed avocado and mix well to combine.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.
Once the bread is toasted, evenly spread the avocado mixture onto each slice.
Top the avocado toast with the halved cherry tomatoes.
Drizzle olive oil over the cherry tomatoes.
Tear the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them on top of the avocado toast.
Optionally, sprinkle red pepper flakes for added heat.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and flavorful avocado toast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
567 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.1 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1436 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 13.0 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1314 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
