Avocado Toast
Crispy artisan bread topped with creamy avocado, fresh herbs, and healthy toppings for a simple yet satisfying meal experience. Ready in under 15 minutes, endlessly customisable, and packed with healthy fats and fibre to keep you energised all morning.
Toast the bread
Toast the sourdough or multigrain slices in a toaster or on a hot griddle pan until deeply golden and crispy on both sides — about 2–3 minutes per side on the pan. The bread should be sturdy enough to hold all the toppings without going soggy.
💡 A griddle pan gives beautiful char marks and extra crunchRub with garlic
While the toast is still hot, cut a garlic clove in half and rub the cut side firmly over the surface of each slice. The heat from the toast gently cooks the raw garlic, releasing its flavour directly into the bread — a simple trick that makes a big difference.
💡 Do this while the toast is hot for maximum flavour infusionPrepare the avocado spread
Halve and pit the avocados. Scoop the flesh into a bowl. Add lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and a pinch of chilli flakes. Mash with a fork to your preferred texture — chunky for rustic feel, smooth for a creamier spread. Taste and adjust seasoning.
💡 Leave it a little chunky — it looks and tastes better than a smooth pasteSpread generously
Spoon a thick, generous layer of the mashed avocado onto each toast slice. Use the back of the spoon to spread it right to the edges, creating a slight well in the centre to hold the toppings in place.
Add the toppings
Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes and thinly sliced radish over the avocado. Scatter the microgreens or sprouts on top for freshness. Sprinkle pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds over everything for crunch and nutrition.
🎨 Arrange toppings with care — this dish is as much about looks as taste!Finish & serve
Tear a few fresh basil or coriander leaves over the top. Finish with a final crack of black pepper, a tiny drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and one last pinch of chilli flakes for heat. Serve immediately while the toast is crisp and warm.
🥑 Serve right away — toast softens quickly once topped✨ Vanshika’s Tips
- Always choose ripe avocados — press gently near the stem; it should give slightly but not feel mushy.
- Sourdough is the best bread choice — its tang balances the richness of the avocado perfectly.
- Add sliced cucumber or shaved fennel as toppings for a refreshing, crunchy variation.
- A drizzle of balsamic glaze over the finished toast adds a beautiful sweet-tangy finish.
- To speed ripening, place avocados in a paper bag with a banana overnight at room temperature.