Grilled Tomato and Avocado Toast
This Grilled Tomato and Avocado Toast is a quick and flavorful meal that’s perfect any time of day. Creamy mashed avocado, smoky grilled tomatoes, and crisp sourdough bread come together in under 20 minutes for a healthy, satisfying bite. It’s plant-based, customizable, and packed with fresh flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 slices (2 servings)
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Lunch
- Method: Toast, Grill
- Cuisine: American, Plant-Based
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough or whole-grain bread
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced into thick rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Toast bread slices until golden and crisp using a toaster or skillet.
- Scoop avocado into a bowl and mash with a fork. Mix in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Brush tomato slices with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill in a hot skillet or grill pan for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly charred.
- Spread mashed avocado on toast, top with grilled tomatoes, and sprinkle with minced garlic and fresh herbs.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze if using. Serve warm.
Notes
- Add a poached egg, crumbled feta, or grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Sprinkle chili flakes or sriracha for heat.
- Add toasted seeds for crunch.
- Swap herbs for variety (try cilantro or dill).
- Store leftover avocado mash with lemon juice and plastic wrap to slow browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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