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Avocado Toast with Fresh Tomatoes & Basil

A quick and delicious avocado toast topped with fresh tomatoes and basil for a healthy breakfast that feels fancy.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 ripe avocados Soft, not too mushy
  • 2 slices of bread Sourdough, multigrain, or plain white works well
  • 1 fresh tomato Cherry or Roma are recommended
  • 4 leaves basil leaves Fresh basil
  • 1 squirt lemon juice For flavor
  • to taste salt For seasoning
  • to taste black pepper For seasoning
  • to taste red pepper flakes Optional, for spiciness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toast your bread until crisp.
  2. Slice the avocado, remove the pit, and mash it in a bowl with a fork.
  3. Add a pinch of salt and lemon juice to the mashed avocado.
  4. Slice the tomatoes thinly.
  5. Stack and slice the basil leaves into ribbons.
Assembly
  1. Spread the mashed avocado onto the toasted bread.
  2. Layer the sliced tomatoes on top of the avocado.
  3. Sprinkle with basil, salt, pepper, and chili flakes if using.
  4. Serve immediately.

Notes

Best eaten fresh. Could be topped with a fried egg or enjoyed with fresh fruit. Experiment with different ingredients based on your preference.