Avocado Toast Four Ways (with video)

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Avocado toast is by far my favorite breakfast item. I make it once a week and never get tired of it. It’s my go to dish to order at brunch because it’s typically vegan. It’s super easy to make at home and it’s buttery, delicious, and satisfying. I made the video clip below to show just how easy it is. The video also shows you how to handle an avocado without making a mess. You can use almost any vegetables or herbs you have at home to make beautiful toppings. I have a few that are my favorites but the combination of watercress, pistachio, and pomegranate is irresistible! The sweetness and crunch of the pomegranate goes perfectly with the savoriness of the pistachios and avocado. The watercress makes it taste really fresh. Avocados are loaded with “good” fat. Eating avocados can help to increase the level of “good” cholesterol known as HDL. Avocados are nutritious but also high in calories. I typically use half of one on two slices of toast. I like to save the other half for salads or sandwiches. Storing leftover avocado wrapped in foil in an airtight container in the fridge helps to keep it from getting brown quickly. Storing it with the seed also helps to keep it green. Avocados take several days to ripen. You can speed the process by storing them at room temperature or delay the process by storing them in the fridge. A ripe avocado will be soft when you press on it gently. The stem will also come off easily. Haas avocados come from California and are darker in color but tend to have more flavor. Greener avocados typically come from Florida and contain less fat. If you love avocados and avocado toast as much I do, visit The Friendly Epicurean vegan gift shop for avocado themed t-shirts, mugs, and tote bags. I designed them with the help of my artist sister Seshu. She blogs under Doodleplix and is also plant based. Make sure to tag @thefriendlyepicurean if you make this recipe and don’t forget to watch the 1 minute how-to video below!

Nutrition Information:

• Approximate calories per slice without toppings: 195 cal  (using 100 calorie per slice bread)