I was first introduced to avocado toast by my friend and roommate at the time, Rebecca. With the abundance of avocados we have down here in San Diego, it’s crazy that I’d never attempted to make it before, but I’m so thankful that she let me in on this simple and glorious breakfast option.
Over the years, I’ve developed several versions of the original recipe, which is just toast, smashed avocado, salt and pepper. I’ve added in dried basil, sprinkled on some Trader Joe’s Everyday Seasoning, and at times added a tomato on top. But the recipe I discovered in Gwyneth Paltrow’s newest cookbook, It’s All Good, is one I’d never thought to create on my own…
Avocado Toast
Recipe via It’s All Good
Toast
Ripe avocado
Vegenaise (I use the soy free version)
Crushed red pepper flakes
Lemon slice, for a fresh squeeze of juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Start by slathering some Vegenaise on your toast, then top with sliced avocado (usually about half of an avocado per slice of toast). Sprinkle salt and pepper over the avocado, then finish it off with a squeeze of lemon juice and a dash of red pepper flakes on the top.
Do you have a favorite, easy, go-to breakfast?
P.S. Homemade açaí bowls and perfect pumpkin bread.
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March 4, 2014 at 9:26 amThank you, just ate this for lunch! Very good! I didn’t have veganaise so Mayo it was. ;)
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March 4, 2014 at 4:11 pmWell I’m sure it was delicious with mayo, too! So glad you enjoyed it :)
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April 11, 2016 at 1:36 pmOne of my faves – though I tend to leave the veganaise out when making it on my own and add soft boiled eggs ;)
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April 15, 2016 at 3:52 pmHi Natalie,
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April 18, 2016 at 6:33 pmAbsolutely!
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