{"id":4871,"date":"2018-08-04T11:37:18","date_gmt":"2018-08-04T16:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cookieandkate.com\/?p=4871"},"modified":"2024-08-29T10:53:11","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T15:53:11","slug":"avocado-toast-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookieandkate.com\/avocado-toast-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Avocado Toast (Plus Tips & Variations)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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We’re going back to basics this summer, so let’s talk about avocado toast!<\/strong> Creamy avocado spread onto well-toasted bread is one of my favorite quick meals. Actually, it’s one of my favorite meals in general. It’s so<\/em> delicious, I’d call it one of life’s simplest pleasures.<\/p>\n

As usual, I have strong opinions<\/em> on what makes the best avocado toast. So today, I thought I’d share my basic recipe, with my best tips and favorite variations.<\/p>\n

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If you are a stranger to avocado toast, you’ve been missing out and we must remedy this situation immediately.<\/p>\n

If you’re well-familiar with the joy of avocado toast, I hope you find some helpful tips and some fun new ways to change up your toast. Onward!<\/p>\n

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How to Make the Best Avocado Toast<\/h2>\n

1) Pick great avocados<\/h3>\n

You want ripe but not over-ripe Hass avocados. Look for avocados that yield a bit to a gentle squeeze, but avoid using avocados that are mushy or stringy on the inside. If you run into any bruised or brown bits when you cut them open, scoop those out and discard before mashing the rest.<\/p>\n

2) Buy good bread and toast it well<\/h3>\n

I think sturdy, thick-sliced, whole grain bread make the best avocado toast. Golden, well-toasted bread offers a sturdy base and a crisp, shattering contrast against the creamy avocado.<\/p>\n

3) Mash your avocado separately<\/h3>\n

Mashed avocado is more creamy and luxurious than sliced avocado (think guacamole vs. plain avocado). But don’t mash it on<\/em> the toast! You risk poking holes in your toast or smashing it. Cut your avocados in half, remove the pit, scoop the flesh into a bowl or onto the side of your plate, and mash it up with a fork.<\/p>\n

Mashing a lot of avocados at once?<\/em><\/strong> Use a potato masher or pastry cutter instead of a measly little fork.<\/p>\n

4) Don’t forget the salt<\/h3>\n

You’ll want to mix in at least a pinch of salt per avocado half. Bonus points? Finish your avocado toast with a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Avocado Toast Bonus Tips<\/h2>\n

Here are a few easy ways to take your avocado toast up a notch. Pick one or a few!<\/p>\n