Many restaurants have added this to their menus because it’s loaded with healthy monounsaturated fats and heart-healthy fiber. The savory mouthfeel of the avocado is complemented by the acidic spritz of lime juice and the mild heat from the red pepper flakes, creating an explosion of flavors.
AVOCADO TOAST
Makes: 1 serving
Serving size: 2 slices
Prep time: 2 minutes
Cook time: 2 to 3 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1 medium ripe avocado
coarse sea salt
cracked black pepper
2 slices whole-grain bread, toasted
juice of 1 small lime
red pepper flakes
DIRECTIONS
1 In a bowl, mash the avocado to your desired consistency and season with salt and pepper. (You can slice the avocado instead.)
2 Spread half the mashed avocado on each slice of toast. Drizzle half the lime juice on each slice and sprinkle as many red pepper flakes as desired over the top. Serve immediately.
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NUTRITION FACTS
per serving
350
18g
41g
8g
AVOCADO TOAST