Avocado and Tomato Toast

Avocado and Tomato Toast

Mia

This Avocado and Tomato Toast is a quintessential Mediterranean breakfast that celebrates the region's love for fresh, wholesome ingredients. Creamy avocado meets juicy, sun-ripened tomatoes on a foundation of crusty whole grain bread, creating a harmony of textures and flavors that's both satisfying and nourishing. The combination delivers healthy monounsaturated fats from the avocado, lycopene and vitamins from the tomatoes, and complex carbohydrates from quality bread.

What makes this recipe particularly special is its versatility and simplicity. In just minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality breakfast that's portable enough for busy mornings yet elegant enough for a leisurely weekend brunch. The dish draws inspiration from traditional Mediterranean eating patterns, where simple preparations allow high-quality ingredients to shine. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt elevate the natural flavors, while fresh basil adds an aromatic finish.

Perfect for the grab-and-go lifestyle, this toast provides sustained energy throughout the morning without weighing you down. The healthy fats from avocado help keep you satiated, while the fiber-rich bread and fresh vegetables provide essential nutrients. Whether you're rushing out the door or enjoying a peaceful morning at home, this Mediterranean-inspired breakfast delivers both convenience and nutrition in every bite.

Nutrition

10 minutes
None servings
285 calories
Fat 14.00g
Carbs 32.00g
Protein 8.00g

Ingredients

4 sliceswhole grain bread
1 largeripe avocado, halved and pitted
2 mediumripe tomatoes, sliced
2 tspextra virgin olive oil
1/4 tspsea salt
1/4 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
8 leavesfresh basil leaves, torn (optional)
1/4 tspred pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsplemon juice, freshly squeezed (optional)

Equipment

Cutting board
fork
spoon
sharp knife
small bowl
serving plate
toaster or toaster oven

16:8 Diet

This recipe is perfect for the 16:8 eating window, providing sustained energy from complex carbohydrates in whole grain bread, satiating healthy fats from avocado, and fiber-rich vegetables. The balanced nutrition helps meet daily needs within the compressed eating timeframe.

80/20 Diet

This recipe fits the 80/20 principle with nutrient-dense whole foods comprising the majority: fresh avocado, tomatoes, whole grain bread, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh basil. All ingredients are minimally processed and provide anti-inflammatory benefits, fiber, and essential nutrients.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet

This recipe is rich in anti-inflammatory ingredients including extra virgin olive oil, avocado with its omega-3 fatty acids, lycopene-rich tomatoes, and fresh basil. It avoids processed foods, refined sugars, and inflammatory ingredients while emphasizing whole foods and healthy fats.

Clean Eating

This recipe exemplifies clean eating with only whole, minimally processed ingredients in their natural state: fresh avocado, ripe tomatoes, whole grain bread, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh basil. It contains no refined sugars, artificial ingredients, or preservatives.

Daniel Fast

This recipe is fully Daniel Fast-compliant, using only whole, unprocessed plant-based ingredients including whole grain bread, fresh vegetables, avocado, and olive oil. It contains no animal products, refined sugars, leavened bread (if using unleavened whole grain), or processed ingredients.

Flexitarian Diet

This recipe exemplifies flexitarian eating with its foundation of plant-based whole foods including vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats from avocado and olive oil. It's a satisfying, nutrient-dense meal that prioritizes plants while being naturally free of animal products.

Gluten-Free Diet

This recipe can easily be made gluten-free by using certified gluten-free whole grain bread, while all other ingredients (avocado, tomatoes, olive oil, basil, and seasonings) are naturally gluten-free whole foods.

Heart-Healthy Diet

This recipe is excellent for heart health with monounsaturated fats from avocado and extra virgin olive oil, lycopene-rich tomatoes, whole grain fiber, and minimal sodium. It avoids saturated fats, trans fats, and processed ingredients while emphasizing cardiovascular-protective nutrients.

Intermittent Fasting

This nutrient-dense toast provides sustained energy during eating windows with healthy fats from avocado for satiety, complex carbohydrates from whole grain bread, and fiber-rich vegetables that help maintain stable blood sugar levels throughout fasting periods.

Intuitive Eating

This recipe supports intuitive eating principles by offering a satisfying, balanced meal with wholesome ingredients that provide both nourishment and pleasure. It honors hunger and satisfaction without restriction or guilt-inducing language, featuring naturally delicious whole foods.

Mayo Clinic Diet

This recipe aligns with Mayo Clinic Diet principles by emphasizing whole grain bread, abundant fresh vegetables, and healthy fats from avocado and olive oil in appropriate portions. It avoids processed foods and added sugars while providing nutrient-dense ingredients that support sustainable healthy eating.

Mediterranean Diet

This recipe perfectly embodies Mediterranean Diet principles with its emphasis on whole grain bread, extra virgin olive oil, fresh vegetables (tomatoes), healthy fats from avocado, and aromatic fresh basil. It avoids processed ingredients and red meat while celebrating the region's traditional focus on plant-based whole foods and heart-healthy fats.

MIND Diet

This recipe supports brain health with MIND Diet-approved ingredients including whole grains, vegetables (tomatoes), olive oil as the primary fat, and avocado. It avoids butter, cheese, and processed ingredients while emphasizing nutrient-dense whole foods.

Mindful Eating

This recipe is ideal for mindful eating with its variety of textures (creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, crusty bread), vibrant colors, and aromatic fresh basil that engage multiple senses. The whole, minimally processed ingredients encourage slow, conscious consumption and sensory appreciation.

Pegan Diet

This recipe aligns with Pegan principles by emphasizing vegetables and fruits (tomatoes, avocado) as primary components, using healthy fats from avocado and olive oil, and avoiding dairy, refined sugars, and processed ingredients. The whole grain bread should be limited to 1/2 cup equivalent or can be substituted with a gluten-free option.

Plant-Based Diet

This completely plant-based recipe features only whole food ingredients including avocado, tomatoes, whole grain bread, olive oil, and fresh basil, with no animal products whatsoever. It provides healthy fats, fiber, and essential nutrients entirely from plant sources.

Vegan Diet

This recipe is 100% vegan, containing absolutely no animal products or by-products. It relies entirely on plant-based whole foods like avocado, tomatoes, whole grain bread, and olive oil to deliver satisfying nutrition and flavor.

Vegetarian Diet

This vegetarian-friendly recipe features only plant-based ingredients including avocado, tomatoes, whole grain bread, and olive oil, providing healthy fats, fiber, and essential nutrients without any meat, poultry, or seafood.

Weight Watchers

This recipe aligns with Weight Watchers principles by using whole grain bread, prioritizing fresh vegetables, and incorporating healthy fats from avocado and olive oil in controlled portions. The focus on whole, minimally processed ingredients makes it a satisfying yet nutritious choice for weight management.

Instructions

1

Toast the bread slices in a toaster or toaster oven until golden brown and crispy on the outside but still slightly soft inside.

2 min
2

While the bread is toasting, slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds, removing any tough core pieces.

2 min
3

Scoop the avocado flesh from both halves into a small bowl using a spoon.

1 min
4

Mash the avocado with a fork until it reaches your desired consistency - either chunky or smooth. Add a pinch of salt and the lemon juice if using, and mix well.

1 min
5

Spread the mashed avocado evenly across all four toasted bread slices, using about 1/4 of the mixture per slice.

1 min
6

Layer the tomato slices on top of the avocado, arranging them to cover the surface of each toast slice.

1 min
7

Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil over each toast.

8

Season each toast with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

9

Garnish with torn fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.

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