Tomato Avocado Toast
This fresh and flavorful tomato avocado toast is simple, satisfying, and perfect for a quick summer breakfast or lunch. It’s cozy, colorful, and comes together in just five minutes.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lime juice
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt divided (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
- 1 large tomato
- 2 large slices artisan bread toasted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons thinly sliced shallots
- Balsamic glaze to taste I used about 1 tablespoon
- Cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced basil optional
Instructions
- Mash the avocado in a medium-sized bowl. Stir in the lime, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and crushed red pepper, if using.
- Cut the tomato into 4 slices (discard the top and bottom).
- Place the bread on 2 serving plates. Top with the mashed avocado, spreading evenly to coat the bread. Top with a thin layer of shallots, followed by the tomato slices.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt evenly onto the tomatoes.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze, then add cracked black pepper to taste. If using, top with sliced basil.