Avocado Toast with Tomatoes

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Fresh and Flavorful - The combination of creamy avocado and bright, juicy tomatoes makes this toast irresistibly delicious.
• Quick and Easy - Ready in just 20 minutes with simple pantry staples.
• Versatile - Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or even a snack, with plenty of ways to customize!

Ingredient Notes and Easy Substitutions

Below are my notes (including substitutions) for the main ingredients. The recipe card below provides a complete list of all ingredients and measurements. Here’s what you need to make the best avocado toast with tomatoes:

• Avocados - Use ripe Hass avocados for the best creamy texture. If they're slightly firm, let them ripen at room temperature for a day or two.
• Bread-I like sourdough 5-grain bread, but whole wheat or any sturdy rustic bread works well too. Toasting with butter in a skillet adds the perfect crunch!
• Cherry Tomatoes - Sweet and juicy! Grape tomatoes or diced Roma tomatoes work as well.
• Lime Juice - Adds a zesty freshness while preventing the avocado from browning. You can substitute lemon juice.
• Garlic and Olive Oil - Provide a deep, savory flavor to the tomatoes.
• Balsamic Vinegar - Enhances the tomatoes with a subtle tangy sweetness.
• Butter - Used for toasting the bread to golden perfection.
• Goat Cheese (Optional) - Adds a creamy, tangy element. You can swap with feta or leave it out.
• Fresh Basil - A fragrant finishing touch!

How to Make the Best Avocado Toast with Tomatoes

Follow these simple steps to whip up this delicious avocado toast in minutes!

1. Infuse the Olive Oil: In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it! Remove from heat and let it cool.
2. Prepare the Avocados: Cut the avocados in half, remove the seeds, and scoop out the flesh. Mash with lime juice, salt, and pepper to your desired consistency (smooth or chunky). Set aside.
3. Make the Tomato Mixture: Toss halved cherry tomatoes with the garlic-infused oil and balsamic vinegar in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Toast the Bread: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Toast each bread slice until golden brown on both sides.
5. Assemble the Toast - Spread mashed avocado on each slice of toast. Top with the tomato mixture, crumbled goat cheese (if using), and fresh basil.

6. Serve Immediately - Enjoy right away for the best texture and flavor!

Shortcut to Supper (Time-Saving Tips)

• Use store-bought bruschetta topping or even pico de gallo instead of making the tomato mixture from scratch.
• Swap fresh garlic for garlic powder to skip the sautéing step.
• Make the mashed avocado mixture ahead of time and store it in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed against the surface to prevent browning.
• Purchase store-bought prepared guacamole instead of making your own.

What to Serve with Avocado Toast with Tomatoes

This fresh and flavorful toast pairs well with:

• For a hearty breakfast, I like to serve this dish with my Fruit Salad Cocktail, Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche, or my all-time favorite Ambrosia.
• It pairs well with a bowl of Roasted Tomato Soup for lunch, or you can add a side of Roasted Shrimp or Air Fryer Chicken Thighs for a protein boost.

Recipe Variations and Twists

• Add a fried or poached egg - Top your toast with a runny egg for extra richness.
• Make it spicy - Sprinkle red pepper flakes or drizzle hot honey for a little heat.
• Swap the cheese - Use feta, ricotta, or shredded Parmesan instead of goat cheese, or try making burrata toast.
• Use different bread - Try ciabatta, rye, or even toasted Texas Toast Garlic Bread.
• Add even more protein – Spread a layer of cottage cheese on the toast before adding the avocado mixture.
• Serve as an appetizer – Slice a baguette and toast the slices to make smaller bite-size appetizers.

Storing, Reheating, and Freezing Tips

Storing leftovers - Avocado toast is best enjoyed fresh. However, you can store the tomato topping separately in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Reheating - Toast the bread again in a dry skillet or air fryer to crisp it up before adding the toppings.

Freezing - Not recommended, as avocados do not freeze well.

Make It Ahead (Meal Prep and Tricks)

• Prep the tomatoes ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the fridge.
• Toast the bread in advance and store it at room temperature, then reheat in the toaster or skillet.
• Mash the avocados, add lime juice, and store them for a short time with a layer of plastic wrap pressed against the surface to prevent browning.

How to choose the perfect avocado

Picking the perfect avocado can be tricky, and if I am serving company or taking a dish to someone’s house, I always buy twice as many as I think I need as insurance. But here's my best advice to make sure you get a ripe, creamy one every time:

• Check the Color – Darker avocados (deep green to almost black) tend to be riper. Bright green avocados usually need more time to ripen.
• Give It a Gentle Squeeze – Hold the avocado in your palm and apply gentle pressure. A ripe avocado should yield slightly but not feel mushy. If it’s rock hard, it's not ready yet. If it's too soft, it may be overripe.
• Look at the Stem End. Peel back the small nub at the top (where the stem was). Green underneath? It's perfectly ripe! Brown underneath? It’s overripe and likely brown inside. Hard to remove? It needs more time to ripen.

I hope this helps you find the best avocados!

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