Avocado Tomato Toast

Ingredients

• to tastebread
• to tasteavocados
• to tastetomato
• to tasteolive oil
• to tastegoat cheese
• to tasteeverything bagel seasoning

Instructions

1. 1

   Toast the bread

   Toast the bread until it is as crisp as you like.

2. 2

   Add the avocado

   Slice or mash the avocado, then arrange it over the toast.

3. 3

   Finish the toast

   Add sliced tomato and drizzle with olive oil. Finish with goat cheese or everything bagel seasoning.

What is avocado tomato toast?

Avocado toast is a simple dish of avocado served on toasted bread, with toppings that can vary from savoury to spicy. This version adds tomato for freshness and offers goat cheese or everything bagel seasoning as the finishing touch.

Its Tex-Mex label suggests a lively, savoury style, though the ingredients here keep the preparation uncomplicated. The contrast between crisp bread, soft avocado and juicy tomato is what makes each bite work.

Nutrition and macros by portion

The nutrition label shows one serving as written: 502 calories, 16g protein, 51g carbs, 28g fat.

The bread and avocado provide most of the carbohydrates, while avocado and olive oil contribute much of the fat. Goat cheese adds protein and some additional fat; serve the toast with a side of vegetables or fruit to round out the plate.

Choosing the ingredients

Bread: Choose a slice sturdy enough to hold the toppings without becoming floppy. A good toast gives the soft ingredients a crisp base.

Avocado: Use ripe fruit that yields gently when pressed. It can be sliced for distinct layers or mashed for a more even spread.

Tomato: A ripe tomato adds juiciness and a fresh contrast to the creamy avocado. Slice it thinly so it sits neatly on the toast.

Slicing or mashing the avocado

Sliced avocado gives the toast a layered look and keeps the texture distinct. Mashing makes it easier to spread and helps the tomato stay in place.

Either way, add the avocado after toasting so the bread stays crisp while you assemble the toppings.

Getting the texture right

Toast the bread to a crisp, golden finish that still has a little give in the centre. Very lightly toasted bread can soften quickly once topped.

Use a ripe but intact tomato and avoid piling on excess juice. A light drizzle of olive oil adds richness without making the toast soggy.

Choosing the finish

Goat cheese: Crumble it over the tomato for a creamy, tangy topping. Add it just before serving so it stays distinct.

Everything bagel seasoning: Sprinkle it over the assembled toast for a savoury, seasoned finish. Use this instead of goat cheese, or choose the topping that suits your taste.

When to serve it

The recipe takes about 3 minutes, making it handy for a quick breakfast or light lunch. Toast the bread and assemble the toppings just before eating for the best texture.

Serve it on its own or alongside a simple salad, fruit or a bowl of soup if you want a more substantial meal.

Recipe notes & tips

• Toast the bread until crisp enough to support the toppings.
• Choose an avocado that yields gently to pressure but is not mushy.
• Slice the tomato thinly so it is easy to eat on the toast.
• Drizzle lightly with olive oil to avoid soaking the bread.
• Add the finishing topping just before serving.

Variations

• Add chilli: Sprinkle over chilli flakes for a little heat.
• Add herbs: Scatter fresh coriander or basil over the tomato.
• Use lemon: Add a small squeeze over the avocado for a bright note.
• Change the cheese: Try crumbled feta in place of goat cheese.
• Add an egg: Top with a fried or poached egg for a more filling toast.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Under-toasting the bread: Give it enough time to become crisp so it can hold the toppings.
• Using underripe avocado: Choose fruit that yields gently, or it will be difficult to mash and less creamy.
• Adding thick tomato slices: Slice the tomato thinly so the toppings stay balanced.
• Overdoing the oil: Use a light drizzle to keep the toast from turning greasy or soggy.
• Waiting too long to serve: Assemble just before eating to preserve the toast's crispness.

How to store

This toast is best eaten as soon as it is assembled, since the bread softens and the avocado can discolour. If needed, store the toppings separately in the fridge and toast fresh bread when ready to serve.

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