Description
This Avocado Toast with Feta Cheese is a quick, nutritious, and flavorful breakfast or snack option inspired by Mediterranean flavors. Creamy mashed avocado blended with zesty lemon juice and topped with tangy feta cheese creates a deliciously satisfying toast. Optional toppings like cherry tomatoes, microgreens, or a poached egg add variety and extra nutrients, making it an easy yet elegant choice to start your day or enjoy anytime.
Ingredients
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Bread and Base
- 2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread, toasted
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and mashed
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Toppings
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Optional toppings: sliced cherry tomatoes, microgreens, poached egg, or drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Mash the avocado: In a small bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth or slightly chunky, depending on your texture preference.
- Toast the bread: Toast the bread slices until they are golden and crisp to provide a sturdy base for the toppings.
- Assemble the toast: Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread slices.
- Add feta cheese and spices: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the avocado spread, followed by a light sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes if desired for a spicy kick.
- Optional garnishes: Add any preferred additional toppings such as sliced cherry tomatoes, microgreens, a poached egg, or a drizzle of olive oil to enhance flavor and nutrition.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, rub the toast with a cut garlic clove before adding the avocado for a subtle garlic aroma.
- This recipe is highly customizable — try it with everything bagel seasoning or a drizzle of hot honey for a unique twist.
- Use ripe avocados for the creamiest texture and best taste.
- To keep the avocado from browning, add lemon juice and eat promptly.
