Simple & Satisfying Avocado Toast

Simple and clean is definitely the way I personally like my avocado toast. I’ll go for a wild or unique order if I’m out to brunch; but at home, I don’t usually stray from this go-to recipe.  All you need is: 

Mash the avocado in a bowl with the juice of the lemon.  Split evenly and spread on top of two slices of toasted bread.  Top with diced red onion and chopped tomatoes.  Salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste.  

Yes, I prefer my toast on the darker side… not only do I just like borderline burnt toast, but it gives a firm and stable base for all the delicious goodness that’s about to go on top of it. To each their own, right?

Note: even if you’re not a fan of heat, I wouldn’t skip the crushed red pepper — just go very light.  The bit of heat pairs perfectly with the creaminess of the avocado. If you try it and still hate red pepper, well thank you for at least trying! 

The secret to my perfect avocado toast is, without a doubt, Heidelberg bread from Herkimer, New York.  (Here’s a link to their Instagram for some additional inspo). Whenever I travel to upstate New York, I stock up. (Shoutout to my Cooperstown gang!) I always try to have a few different loaves in the freezer, and I put them in the toaster directly from the freezer.  If you get the opportunity to try it, do yourself a favor and buy a few different varieties.  Today I used the Cracked Wheat, but I’m also a fan of their Sourdough and Hearty Flaxseed. You will NOT be disappointed.