Vegan Avocado Toast with Tomato and Basil
This vegan avocado toast loads thick bread with creamy avocado, sweet tomatoes, and fragrant basil. It’s quick, healthy, and accidentally fabulous.
Ingredients
- 2 slices sourdough or whole-grain bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 6 cherry tomatoes halved
- 6 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- Dash of black pepper
- Optional: red pepper flakes for drama
Instructions
- Toast bread slices until golden, like your post-vacation glow.
- Halve avocado, scoop out flesh, mash it with lemon juice and a sprinkle of salt.
- Spread avocado mash generously over toast—don’t be shy.
- Top each slice with cherry tomato halves and basil leaves.
- Drizzle olive oil lightly, then season with black pepper and optional chili flakes.
- Take a picture. You know you want to.
- Serve immediately before someone steals it off your plate.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin K: 26%
- Vitamin C: 14%
- Folate: 17%
- Potassium: 13%
- Magnesium: 10%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Add vegan feta if you’re feeling fancy.
- Use heirloom tomatoes to impress someone—yourself counts.
- A sprinkle of sesame seeds adds crunch without chaos.
- Keep avocado pits for TikTok reasons.
- Use gluten-free bread if you must, but please toast it well.