Heart-Healthy Classic Avocado on Toast
Elevate your breakfast or snack game with this Heart-Healthy Classic Avocado on Toast recipe, a delicious spin on the beloved avocado toast. Featuring creamy, ripe avocados mashed to perfection and brightened with fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, this nutrient-packed spread is loaded onto crispy whole grain bread for a wholesome base. Juicy cherry tomatoes, a sprinkle of sea salt, and a dash of freshly cracked black pepper lend layers of flavor, while optional red pepper flakes and fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro add a touch of personalization. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is rich in healthy fats, essential nutrients, and vibrant flavors, making it the perfect choice for a nutritious breakfast or light meal. Simple, satisfying, and endlessly versatile, this avocado toast is a heart-healthy favorite you’ll return to time and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole ripe avocados
- 4 slices whole grain bread
- 8 whole cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Start by slicing the cherry tomatoes in half and set them aside for topping.
Cut the avocados in half lengthwise, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
Mash the avocado with a fork, leaving some chunks for texture.
Add the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, freshly cracked black pepper, and sea salt to the mashed avocado, and gently mix until combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Toast the slices of whole grain bread to your preferred level of crispiness.
Once toasted, spread a generous amount of the avocado mixture over each slice of bread.
Top each avocado toast with halved cherry tomatoes.
Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if using, for a slight kick.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro for added freshness and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
959 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.6 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1082 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.3 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.4 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 23.9 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2062 mg | 44% | |
*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.
