Avocado Toast 3 Ways: Egg, Caprese, and Tofu Twists You’ll Love
Upgrade your breakfast game with three unique takes on the classic avocado toast. Starting with a zesty, chunky avocado mash on pan-seared sourdough, we explore a spicy fried egg version, a fresh garlic-basil Caprese style, and a protein-packed crispy tofu option. These recipes are quick, flavorful, and perfect for a satisfying meal any time of day.
Ingredients
The Base
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
Variation 1: Egg
- 1 large egg
- 1 pinch chili flakes
- 1 dash hot sauce Tabasco or Sriracha
Variation 2: Caprese
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- 5 cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3 leaves fresh basil roughly chopped
- 1 tsp everything bagel seasoning
- 1 tsp balsamic glaze
Variation 3: Tofu
- 100 grams firm tofu cubed
- 1/4 cup onion cubed
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper cubed
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper cubed
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp chili-garlic oil
Instructions
Make the Mash
- Scoop the avocado into a bowl. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Use a fork to mash it until it reaches a chunky paste consistency. Set aside.
Toast the Bread
- Heat a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Toast the sourdough slices until golden brown on both sides. Spread the avocado mash evenly over the toast.
For the Egg Toast
- In the same pan, fry an egg with salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Place the finished egg on your toast and finish with a drizzle of hot sauce.
For the Caprese Toast
- Sauté chopped garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes, oregano, and basil. Cook for about 30 seconds until the tomatoes are just lightly glaze.
- Top your toast with the mixture, everything bagel seasoning, and a balsamic drizzle.
For the Tofu Toast
- Brown the tofu cubes in olive oil until golden.
- Toss in the onions and bell peppers with salt, pepper, oregano, and cayenne.
- Sauté for one minute.
- Pile the mixture onto the toast and finish with sesame seeds and chili-garlic oil.
Notes
- The Base (1 slice sourdough + 1/2 avocado + oil): 280 calories
- Variation 1 (Egg): Base (280) + Egg (70) + Oil (40) = 390 calories
- Variation 2 (Caprese): Base (280) + Veggies/Oil (60) + Glaze (10) = 350 calories
- Variation 3 (Tofu): Base (280) + Tofu (80) + Veggies/Oil (70) = 430 calories
Calorie Estimates:
Please note that the calorie counts are estimates and may vary based on cooking methods, portion sizes, and specific ingredient brands. For the most accurate nutritional information, consider calculating based on your own measurements.