Avocado Toast with Feta and Fresh Basil
Whether you’re a breakfast enthusiast or someone constantly on the go, our avocado toast with feta and fresh basil recipe is perfect for you. Innovative, delightful, quick, and absolutely healthy, it is an incredible way to kickstart your day.
Why Make this Recipe
Every bite of this avocado toast is a festival of flavours and textures in your mouth. The creaminess of the avocado, the tang of feta cheese, the earthiness of whole-grain bread, and the burst of freshness from the basil leaves will have you hooked from the first bite.
It’s not just the taste, but also the good health that it brings. With all the nutrients needed to power through the day, this recipe takes less than 10 minutes to prepare.
How to Make Avocado Toast with Feta and Fresh Basil
Ingredients:
– 2 ripe avocados
– 4 slices of whole-grain bread
– 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
– A handful of fresh basil leaves
– Juice of 1/2 lemon
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Olive oil for drizzling (optional)
Directions:
1. Toast the slices of whole-grain bread to your preferred crunchiness.
2. Meanwhile, cut the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
3. Mash the avocado with the lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Evenly spread mashed avocado over the toasted bread slices.
5. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the avocado.
6. Tear fresh basil leaves and scatter them over the crumbled feta.
7. For that extra bit of flavor, drizzle a bit of olive oil over the finished toasts.
How to Serve Avocado Toast with Feta and Fresh Basil
Serve your avocado toast while it’s fresh and crunchy. It’s great for breakfast, a light lunch, or even as a snack. Feel free to pair it with a refreshing fruit salad or a smoothie.
How to Store Avocado Toast with Feta and Fresh Basil
While this dish is best served fresh, if you need to store it, refrigerate the prepared avocado mixture separately. When you’re ready to eat, simply toast the bread, and assemble as directed.
Tips to Make Avocado Toast with Feta and Fresh Basil
– To make your dish even healthier, choose a whole grain or gluten-free bread.
– If your avocados are not ripe enough, put them in a brown paper bag with a banana to speed up ripening.
– For a vegan option, skip feta cheese and substitute with a vegan topping.
Variations
You can also experiment with other toppings like smoked salmon, cooked eggs, or crispy bacon.
FAQs
1. Can I make this with a bread other than whole grain? Of course! Any bread you prefer can be used.
2. What if my avocado is not ripe enough? You can wait for it to ripen or make the toast with it as it is, but the taste would be different.
3. Can I replace feta cheese with any other cheese? Feta can be replaced with fresh mozzarella or fontina, according to your preference.