How to pick a ripe avocado?

To check for ripeness, gently press the avocado (not too hard, as it might bruise). It should feel firm but yield slightly under pressure. Ripe avocados are neither too soft and mushy nor too firm and hard. Once you find a good one, inspect it for soft indentations. Soft spots might indicate that the avocado is overripe or bruised.

How to store avocados?

If the avocado is not ripe, store it on the counter. Once it has ripened store it in the refrigerator.

How do you ripen an avocado faster?

Place the avocado in a brown paper bag with an apple or banana to ripen faster.

Tomato Avocado Toast - Three Little Chickpeas

Description

Creamy avocado and sweet ripe tomatoes on toast is a delicious and versatile meal. Enjoy this easy recipe for breakfast, a simple lunch, or a quick dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

3-4 slices of bread depending on the size of the slices
1 ripe avocado
1-2 tomatoes, sliced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon or lime juice
⅛ teaspoon of garlic powder
Pinch of salt, or to taste
Toppings: sauerkraut, balsamic glaze, everything bagel seasoning

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Instructions

Toast the bread in a toaster or an oven.
Slice the avocado in half vertically, and remove the pit.
Remove the avocado flesh from the peel, place it in a bowl with lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt, then mash. You can leave it chunky or continue mashing until smooth.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Spread on toast and top with tomato slices. I like to sprinkle a little salt on top of the tomato slices.
Then top with toppings.

Notes

The tomato avocado toast is best enjoyed immediately. The lemon juice only helps the avocado from immediately turning brown.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: breakfast
Method: toaster
Cuisine: american