Although I had been hearing and reading about their health benefits for years, I only just gave in to trying avocados about six months ago. Avocado just wasn’t a regular staple in my household growing up, and until about a year ago, I never really branched out from what I had grown accustomed to.
As a vegan, Italian pasta dishes, PB&J, and hummus wraps (all of which I still love, of course) were the norm, but I was blind to the fact that I was missing out on so many foods that make vegan eating extraordinary. I have tried so many new foods from various different cuisines this year, and I LOVE that they have given me the ability to be more creative in the kitchen. Avocado may be just one of them, but it is certainly one of my favorites.
I definitely have to thank Spencer for this one. His persistent attempts to convince me to try avocado were certainly worth it. The simple fact that he loves them so much, alone, is enough to motivate me to eat it more and create recipes based around its creamy deliciousness. 
Avocados are rich in many nutrients, including but not limited to B vitamins, vitamin E, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, fiber, glutathione, and nourishing fats.
Whether they are used in pasta sauce, smoothies, dips and spreads, or plain on top of salads or sandwiches, avocados never fail to add a rich and creamy flavor punch to any meal. My current favorite method of enjoying this lovely green fruit is generous smears on top of toast with whatever yummy toppings I have on hand.
As simple as this meal is, it’s seriously delicious. After serving some to Spencer this past weekend, he said “I’m never putting butter on toast again.” Exaggeration or not, that definitely says something! Below is my basic avocado toast recipe with my favorite topping variations. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Simply Avocado Toast
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread of choice sourdough, whole grain, gluten-free, etc.
- 1/2-1 ripe avocado mashed
- A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Italian herb seasoning
- A pinch of sea salt
- Optional additions:
- Sliced cherry tomatoes
- hemp seed hearts
- Nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Simply toast your bread (or tortilla) in a toaster or the oven until crisp, then spread/layer on the toppings in the order that they are listed. Enjoy!
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