Express Holiday Avocado Toast (Print Version)

A festive, customizable avocado toast bar with seasonal toppings for gatherings or quick breakfasts.

# Components:

→ Bread

01 - 12 slices artisan bread (sourdough, multigrain, or gluten-free), toasted

→ Avocado

02 - 4 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice
04 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
05 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Savory Toppings

06 - 6 poached or soft-boiled eggs (optional)
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (or vegan feta)
09 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
10 - ½ cup radishes, thinly sliced
11 - ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
12 - ½ cup smoked salmon (optional)
13 - ¼ cup microgreens or arugula

→ Festive & Sweet Toppings

14 - ½ cup pomegranate seeds
15 - ¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
16 - 2 tablespoons dried cranberries, chopped
17 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

→ Seasonings & Condiments

18 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
19 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
20 - 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
21 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
22 - Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Toast bread slices until golden and crisp. Arrange on a serving platter.
02 - Scoop avocado flesh into a bowl; mash with lemon or lime juice, sea salt, and black pepper until mostly smooth with some texture.
03 - Set up an avocado toast bar by placing mashed avocado in a bowl with a spoon and arrange all savory, sweet, and festive toppings in small bowls or platters.
04 - Invite guests to spread avocado on toast and customize with preferred toppings.
05 - Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and season with red pepper flakes, everything bagel seasoning, flaky sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Customizable with savory and sweet toppings
  • Quick and easy to prepare in 20 minutes
02 -
  • Omit eggs cheese and smoked salmon for a vegan version
  • Use gluten-free bread for gluten sensitivities
03 -
  • Prepare toppings ahead to streamline assembly
  • Encourage guests to mix sweet and savory for unique flavor combinations
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