Description

Avocado Toast with Everything Bagel Seasoning is a quick, easy, and flavorful dish that combines creamy mashed avocado, crispy toasted whole grain or sourdough bread, and the bold, savory crunch of everything bagel seasoning. Perfect as a nutritious breakfast, snack, or light lunch, it offers a satisfying texture and bright flavors that can be customized with optional toppings for a delicious and visually appealing meal.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 ripe avocado
2 slices of whole grain or sourdough bread
1 to 2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Optional Extras

Drizzle of olive oil
Pinch of chili flakes
Fresh herbs such as basil, cilantro, or dill

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Instructions

Toast the Bread: Start by toasting your choice of bread slices until they reach a golden, crispy texture. This adds necessary crunch and prevents sogginess when topped with avocado.
Prepare the Avocado: Cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash lightly with a fork, leaving some small chunks for texture. Add fresh lemon juice, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste, then mix gently to combine.
Spread the Avocado: Generously spread the mashed avocado mixture evenly across each slice of toasted bread, covering every corner to ensure consistent flavor in every bite.
Add Everything Bagel Seasoning: Sprinkle a generous amount of everything bagel seasoning over the avocado layer to add the signature crunch and burst of savory flavor.
Optional Finishing Touches: Drizzle olive oil, sprinkle chili flakes, or add fresh herbs on top to personalize the toast and enhance its flavor profile.

Notes

Choose ripe avocados that are slightly soft to the touch for easy mashing and creamy texture.
Toast bread well to a sturdy but not burnt level to hold up against the creamy avocado without becoming soggy.
Use freshly ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice just before serving for peak freshness and to prevent browning.
Try mixing some everything bagel seasoning into the mashed avocado for deeper flavor.
Serve immediately for best taste, color, and texture as avocado oxidizes quickly.
If storing leftovers, keep avocado and toast separate; store mashed avocado in an airtight container with lemon juice and bread in a sealed bag.
Freezing avocado toast is not recommended due to texture changes.
When reheating leftovers, toast the bread separately until crisp, then add fresh avocado and seasoning.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 220
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 290mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg