What Seasoning to Put on Avocado Toast (2024)

Avocado toast is one of my favorite breakfasts. I love it because it’s a simple, basic recipe that can be made a different way every day. In this post I'm going to cover a multitude of different ways to transform this super simple breakfast into the best avocado toast recipe ever! Discover some new ideas about what seasoning to put on avocado toast that will quickly turn easy avocado toast into one of your favorites, too.

Why I Love This Recipe

Okay it’s true. I was a little late getting on the avocado toast train. But once I tried it, I was all aboard! It is so, so delicious! And it’s a quick and easy way to have a tasty breakfast packed with flavor and healthy fats and other health benefits!

If you’ve avoided trying this amazing breakfast option, here are a few of my favorite reasons you should give this simple avocado toast a try:

• Anything with creamy, buttery avocado is the best!
• Just a couple ingredients, a few minutes of your time and breakfast is done.
• It provides a great blank canvas for dressing up your breakfast.
• For breakfast, yes, but avocado on toast is also a great lunch option as well. Put some lunch meat in the middle and make a sandwich.
• Avocados are packed with healthy fats, loads of vitamins, and more potassium than bananas. They're a great way to start your day!

Ingredients for Avocado Toast

You only need a few simple ingredients and the spices and toppings of your choice to enjoy an amazing avocado toast breakfast or lunch.

• Bread - Sourdough bread is my favorite, but any type of sturdy bread will work.
• Fresh avocado - Learn how to select perfect ripe avocados. Chop finely so they’re easy to mash. Use the back of a fork or a potato masher.
• Lemon juice - Fresh tastes best.
• Seasonings/Toppings - Chives or other chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, seasoned salt, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. See the full list of suggested toppings and seasonings below.

How to Make Toast with Avocado

Step 1

Toast the slices of bread to desired doneness.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mash the avocado using fork tines. Add lemon juice. Mix well.

Spread half of the avocado mixture on each slice of toasted bread.

Step 3

Top the toasted slice of bread with desired seasonings and serve immediately!

Recipe Notes

• It’s best to make this recipe fresh when you want it.
• Once an avocado has been opened, it’s only good for a few days. See tips below how to keep avocado fresh longer.
• You can make this recipe gluten free simply by subbing your favorite gluten free bread.

What Herbs and Seasonings To Put On Avocado Toast

There are SO many options for seasoning avocado toast. You can go with a simple seasoning like just a little salt and pepper or try some of these other great ideas for your toast toppings.

• Chives, parsley or other chopped fresh herbs like basil, marjoram, or lemon balm.
• Cumin or coriander - both of these are great on avocado when used sparingly.
• Garlic and onion powder.
• Paprika.
• Smoked paprika or chipotle seasoning - these will give a greater depth of smoky flavor.
• Chili powder.
• Smoked salt.
• Seasoned salt - this is a blend of salt and various spices and is different from smoked salt.
• Flaky sea salt and black pepper - because sometimes simple is best.
• Sumac - this has a slight citrusy taste that is very pleasant on avocado. It’s a commonly used spice in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine.
• Everything bagel seasoning.
• Badia Sazon Completa (Complete Seasoning).

How To Spice Up Your Avocado Toast

If you like things a little on the spicier side, try some of these great options to heat things up a bit.

• Cayenne pepper.
• Cajun seasoning.
• Crushed red pepper flakes.
• Hot sauce - Use your favorite! I like Tabasco or Cholula.
• Sriracha - the classic.
• Harissa sauce - Harissa is a North African hot sauce made from roasted red peppers, chili peppers and various spices. It’s a great mix of heat and sweet.
• Fresh or sauteed jalapenos or other hot peppers.
• Tajin sauce - these bottled spice blends and sauces are similar to standard hot sauce but also has hints of lime and other seasonings.

Other Optional Toppings for Avocado Toast

These are some of my favorite toppings that take this basic recipe to the next level.

• Sliced roasted red pepper
• Diced fresh tomatoes or ripe cherry tomatoes
• Sliced sundried tomatoes
• Minced red onion
• Bacos or crumbled bacon pieces
• Bruschetta or Pico de Gallo
• Poached or fried egg for "avocado egg toast"
• Diced hard-boiled eggs
• Smoked salmon or lox
• An extra drizzle of olive oil

Tips & Tricks

• You can easily dice the avocado in the shell and use a spoon to scoop it into a bowl before mashing.
• Keep the pit. If you are mashing the avocado a little in advance, immediately put it in an airtight container with the pit to keep it from oxidizing and turning brown.
• You can also use an extra squeeze of lemon or lime juice to help prevent oxidation.
• Avocados should be stored at room temperature. Only put them in the fridge if they are getting too ripe.

Is It Safe To Eat Unripe Avocado?

Yes, it is perfectly safe to eat an underripe avocado. However the flavor will be underwhelming and the texture will be firm. An unripe avocado will not have the same creamy, buttery texture we enjoy. It’s best to use a ripe and somewhat soft avocado for this recipe.

How To Ripen Avocado

To help speed along the ripening process you can put the avocado in a brown paper bag with a fruit that produces ethylene gas. Common fruits to use are bananas, apples, pears, cherries, citrus fruits, and kiwi.

What to Eat With Avocado Toast

Serve this avocado toast for breakfast or lunch on its own or as part of a light meal. Here are some ideas for great avocado toast accompaniments.

Breakfast

• Eggs - fried, scrambled, poached, or boiled, eggs are a great companion to avo toast.
• Oatmeal or yogurt.
• Fresh fruit.

Lunch

• Salad - serve it with a green salad or something like a cucumber tomato salad or pasta salad.
• Make a sandwich with flavorful avocado spread instead of mayonnaise.
• As the perfect side to tuna or chicken salad.
• A great addition with soup, stew, or chili.

How to Store Leftover Avocado

Leftover mashed avocado should be refrigerated in an airtight container immediately. This will help avoid it turning brown due to oxidation.

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