Creamy Avocado Toast with Maple-Lime Drizzle
Elevate your breakfast with this vibrant toast. A thick slice of artisan bread is topped with a tangy lime-kissed yogurt spread and fanned avocado, finished with a sweet maple drizzle.
Servings 4
Calories 283kcal
Equipment
- Large cast-iron skillet or griddle
- Small mixing bowl
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 4 thick slices low-sodium artisan whole-grain bread
- 2 medium ripe avocados
- ½ cup 120 g plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest
- ½ teaspoon sumac for garnish
- Pinch of red pepper flakes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Yogurt Spread : In a small mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and fresh lime zest. Stir until the mixture is uniform and fully incorporated. Set this tangy base aside while you prepare the other components.
- Slice the Avocado : Halve the avocados and carefully remove the pits. Peel the skin from each half and place them cut-side down on your cutting board. Thinly slice each half lengthwise into elegant, ¼-inch-thick pieces.
- Pan-Sear the Bread : Position the large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the bread slices in the skillet. Toast for approximately 2 minutes per side, until each slice achieves a deep golden-brown color with slight char marks and feels crisp to the touch.
- Assemble the Base : Transfer the pan-seared bread from the skillet to four individual serving plates. While the toast is still warm, spread a generous, even layer of the prepared lime-yogurt mixture over each slice, covering it from edge to edge.
- Arrange the Topping : Gently lift the avocado slices and fan them out over the yogurt layer. Overlap the slices slightly to create an attractive pattern that completely covers the surface of the toast.
- Final Garnish : For the finishing touch, drizzle the maple syrup evenly over the fanned avocado on each toast. Conclude with a light sprinkle of sumac and a pinch of red pepper flakes, if using, to add a hint of warmth and vibrant color. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
Storage: This dish is best enjoyed fresh. If you have leftover components, store them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to one day. Pan-sear the bread and assemble just before serving.
Ingredient Variations: Agave nectar can be used as a 1:1 substitute for maple syrup. For a different citrus note, orange or grapefruit zest works beautifully in the yogurt spread. A sprinkle of salt-free everything bagel seasoning can replace the sumac for a different savory profile.
Troubleshooting: If your avocados are slightly underripe, they will be difficult to fan out. In this case, simply mash the avocado with a fork before spreading it over the yogurt for an equally delicious (though different-looking) result.
🍽️ Nutrition Facts (per serving, approx.)
Serving Size: 1 prepared toast- Calories: 283
- Total Fat: 13.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
- Sodium: 142 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 35 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.2 g
- Total Sugars: 10.8 g
- Includes Added Sugars: ~7 g
- Net Carbohydrates: 26.8 g
- Protein: 9.7 g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 85 mg
- Iron: 1.9 mg
- Potassium: 543 mg
- Vitamin C: 7 mg