Notes

• The Best Bread: The bread is half the experience! A flimsy, soft bread will get soggy. Use a thick slice of something sturdy and toast it well.
• How to Pick a Ripe Avocado: A ripe avocado will yield to firm, gentle pressure. It should feel slightly soft but not mushy.
• Amazing Topping Ideas: This is your blank canvas! Try topping your toast with a fried or poached egg, some crumbled feta cheese, "Everything Bagel" seasoning, or fresh sliced tomatoes.

Kitchen Rescue Tips!

• The Problem: "My avocado toast is bland!"
• The Quick Fix: You need more seasoning! The two non-negotiable ingredients are salt and acid (the lemon or lime juice). Salt brings out the avocado's flavor, and the acid makes it bright and fresh. Add a little more of each, and it will taste a million times better.
• The Problem: "My bread is soggy!"
• The Rescue: The secret is to toast your bread really well so it's crispy and strong. Also, serve it immediately after you assemble it. The longer the avocado sits on the toast, the softer the bread will get.
• The Problem: "How do I keep the other half of my avocado from turning brown?"
• The Rescue: Squeeze a little lemon or lime juice over the cut surface of the remaining avocado half, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, pressing the plastic directly onto the surface of the flesh. Store it in the fridge.