Avocado Toast with Tomatoes, Basil, and Mozzarella
A vibrant avocado toast topped with fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, and creamy mozzarella, perfect for brunch or a delightful snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 14 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices of bread (multigrain, sourdough, or olive bread)
- 2 avocados
- 8 oz (225 g) tomatoes
- 8 oz (225 g) fresh mozzarella
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Chop the tomatoes, fresh basil, and mozzarella, and add them to a mixing bowl. Sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper, then mix gently to combine.
- Brush each slice of bread with extra-virgin olive oil.
- Grill or toast the bread in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
- Mash the avocado evenly across each piece of toasted bread.
- Top with generous spoonfuls of the tomato, basil, and mozzarella mixture.
- Serve your avocado toast as a dazzling brunch centerpiece or alongside a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Notes
Get creative with toppings such as balsamic glaze, chili flakes, or a poached egg. Store toppings in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg