Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 slices of bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of dried laver
- Salt and pepper to taste
Special equipment needed:
- Toaster
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Small bowl
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Toast the bread slices in a toaster until golden brown.
2. While the bread is toasting, cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh into a small bowl.
3. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the avocado, and mash everything together with a fork until you get a smooth and creamy consistency.
4. Once the bread is toasted, spread the avocado mixture evenly on top of each slice.
5. Sprinkle the dried laver on top of the avocado toast.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Time:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 2-3 minutes
Temperature:
Toaster: Medium-high heat
Serving size:
2 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 200
Total fat: 14g
Saturated fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 150mg
Total carbohydrates: 18g
Dietary fiber: 7g
Sugar: 1g
Protein: 4g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any type of bread you prefer, such as whole wheat, sourdough, or rye.
- Instead of dried laver, you can use other types of seaweed, such as nori or dulse.
Variations:
- Add a poached egg on top of the avocado toast for extra protein and flavor.
- Sprinkle some red pepper flakes or hot sauce on top of the avocado toast for a spicy kick.
- Add some sliced tomatoes or cucumber on top of the avocado toast for extra freshness and crunch.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to use a ripe avocado for the best flavor and texture.
- You can use a fork or a potato masher to mash the avocado, depending on how smooth or chunky you prefer it.
- You can also add some chopped herbs, such as cilantro or parsley, to the avocado mixture for extra flavor.
Storage instructions:
Avocado toast is best served fresh, but you can store any leftover avocado mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheating instructions:
You can reheat the bread slices in a toaster or a toaster oven for a few minutes until warm and crispy.
Presentation ideas:
Arrange the avocado toast on a plate and garnish with some extra dried laver, sliced avocado, or fresh herbs.
Garnishes:
Dried laver, sliced avocado, fresh herbs, red pepper flakes, hot sauce.
Pairings:
Laver and avocado toast pairs well with a cup of hot tea or coffee for breakfast or brunch.
Suggested side dishes:
Fresh fruit salad, green salad, roasted vegetables.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the avocado is not ripe enough, it will be hard to mash and will have a bland flavor.
- If the bread slices are too thick, they may not toast evenly or may be too dense to hold the avocado mixture.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to wash your hands and all the utensils and surfaces you use when preparing the avocado toast to prevent cross-contamination.
Food history:
Avocado toast has become a popular breakfast and brunch dish in recent years, especially among millennials. It originated in Australia and New Zealand in the 1990s and has since spread to other parts of the world.
Flavor profiles:
Laver and avocado toast has a creamy, nutty, and slightly salty flavor, with a hint of tanginess from the lemon juice.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the avocado toast on a plate or a wooden board, along with some fresh fruit or a cup of hot tea or coffee.
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