Smashed Avocado on Toast with Feta and Lemon
In short: Thick sourdough toast piled with chunky smashed avocado, lemon, chili and crumbled feta, the Australian café brunch classic. It takes about 15 min in total and makes 2 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 675 kcal
Smashed avocado on toast is a fixture of Australian café menus, served at weekend brunch with strong coffee. Ripe avocado is mashed roughly with lemon juice and salt so that it stays chunky, then spread on thick, crisp toast and topped with feta, chili and herbs. The result depends on the avocado, which should yield to light pressure, and on seasoning generously, since both bread and avocado need salt.
Instructions
- Halve the avocados, remove the stones and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Add the lemon juice, olive oil and salt. Smash roughly with a fork, leaving plenty of chunks.
- Toast the bread until deep golden and crisp.
- If using eggs, bring a pan of water to a gentle simmer with a splash of vinegar. Slide in the eggs and cook for 3 minutes, until the whites are set, then lift out with a slotted spoon.
- Pile the avocado onto the toast. Top with the feta, chili flakes, herbs and a drizzle of oil, add the egg if using, and serve at once with the lime wedge.
Tips
- Choose avocados that give slightly when pressed at the stem end. If they are still hard, keep them in a paper bag with a banana for a day.
- Soft-yolk eggs are not recommended for pregnant women, young children or anyone with a weakened immune system. Cook the yolks firm for them.
Questions and answers
How do I stop smashed avocado going brown?
Lemon juice slows browning. Smash the avocado just before serving, and if you must wait, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface.
What bread works best for avocado toast?
Thick sourdough, rye or a sturdy country loaf, toasted until crisp. Soft sandwich bread turns soggy under the avocado.
Can I prepare smashed avocado for a crowd?
Smash a large batch up to 1 hour ahead with extra lemon juice and cover it tightly. Toast the bread to order so it stays crisp.
How long does it take to make Smashed Avocado on Toast with Feta and Lemon?
About 15 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 5 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Smashed Avocado on Toast with Feta and Lemon?
About 675 kcal per serving, with 17 g of protein, 60 g of carbohydrates and 41 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 675 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17 g |
| Carbohydrates | 60 g |
| Fat | 41 g |
| Fiber | 13 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 1350 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
