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    Home » Recipes » Salads & Sides » Smashed Avocado

    Smashed Avocado

    Published: Aug 23, 2023 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    A poched egg sprinkled with dukkah, on top of smashed avaocado on toasted sourdough.

    This easy smashed avocado recipe on crunchy sourdough toast is ready to serve in just 10 minutes!

    With fresh herbs and creamy feta, this healthy recipe is so simple to make, and is the perfect dish for a lazy weekend brunch or light lunch.

    A slice of smashed avocado on toast, served on a black plate topped with a poached egg.

    Smashed avo on toast is such a classic cafe dish, and something I love to order when eating out but, like my cafe style muffins and banana bread, it's so easy to make at home - and sooo much cheaper too!

    In this recipe, mashed avocado flavoured with creamy feta and fresh herbs is piled onto a thick slice of crunchy sourdough toast. I love it topped with a poached egg too, or sprinkled with dukkah; but the really beautiful thing about avocado toast is that you can top it with exactly what you want, or leave it as is!

    I adore avocados, from creamy guacamole, served on top of Mexican soup or Mexican lasagne, or even made into healthy brownies; they are a healthy, versatile and delicious ingredient.

    Side view of avo on toast, topped with a poached egg, with dukkah and beetroot dip on the side.

    Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

    • Quick and easy - this smashed avocado on toast recipe is on the table in just 10 minutes!
    • Only 6 ingredients - this recipe is made with 6 basic ingredients.
    • Healthy - made with avocado, fresh herbs, lemon and feta or goats cheese, avocado on sourdough is a great option for a healthy and filling breakfast, brunch or lunch.
    • Versatile - top your smashed avocado toast with your favourite toppings: poached eggs, sliced tomatoes, dukkah, even some leftover shredded chicken or crispy bacon!

    What You Need

    You only need a few ingredients to make the best smashed avocado!

    Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

    • Avocado  - 1 large or 2 small avocados, make sure they are ripe.
    • Lemon juice - use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best results.
    • Fresh mint leaves  - fresh mint gives a lovely fresh taste to the mashed avocado. Chop it finely.
    • Fresh dill - the subtle aniseed flavour of dill is the perfect pairing with avocado and feta or goats cheese.
    • Soft and creamy feta or goats cheese - I recommend using a soft feta or goats cheese. Meredith Dairy is my favourite as it's super soft and creamy.
    • Salt and black pepper - to taste.
    • Sourdough bread - toasted and buttered.
    Ingredients set out on a marble banch top.

    Equipment Required 

    • Sharp knife and chopped board - for chopping the fresh herbs and cutting open the avocado.
    • Bowl - for mixing.
    • Butter knife - for smashing the avocado.

    Step By Step Instructions

    Have the most delicious mashed avocado toast on the table in just 10 minutes!

    Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

    Step 1 - Prepare Smashed Avocado

    Halve the avocado.

    A ripe avocado cut in half.

    Scoop out the avocado flesh and place into a mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, finely chopped fresh dill and fresh mint.

    Finely chopped fresh herbs in a bowl.

    Use a butter (flat) knife to slice the avocado into chunks and combine it with the herbs and lemon juice. 

    TIP: Using a flat knife rather than a fork means that you'll end up with smashed and chunky avocado rather than 'pureed mashed' avocado. 

    Chunks of avocado and herbs in a bowl.

    Add the soft feta (or goats cheese) and use the knife again to gently mix through. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

    Feta cheese added to the mixture on the glass bowl..

    Step 2 - Plate Up

    Toast and butter the sourdough bread.

    Three slices of toasted sourdough, buttered, on a wooden board.

    Top with the smashed avocado. 

    Serve the smashed avocado toast on it's own or with poached eggs, dukkah, beetroot hummus and micro herbs.

    Finished smashed avocado with the poached egg oozing down the sides of the avocado.

    Expert Tips

    • To test if an avocado is ripe:  gently press it. If the avocado gives slightly, then it's ripe.
    • Use a knife rather than a fork to smash the avocado instead of mashing it. This leaves you with some chunkier bits, rather than a mashed consistency.
    • Best bread for avocado toast - it's important to use a good quality sourdough (or even Turkish bread) as it holds its crunch once the smashed avocado is added.
    • Serve - serve the smashed avocado on toast on it's own, or add poached eggs, micro herbs, dukkah and beetroot hummus for a restaurant quality dish! For a more substanial meal, add freshly sliced tomatoes or baked vine tomatoes, and some crispy bacon.

    FAQs

    Is there a difference between smashed avocado and guacamole?

    Whilst both smashed avocado and guacamole are made from avocado, guacamole is a Mexican dip that can be chunky or smooth, and is flavoured with lime, coriander (cilantro) and onion, and often accompanied with a tasty cheese.
    Smashed avocado is not only chunkier in texture, but tends to be flavoured with other herbs, sometimes soft cheeses such as feta or goats cheese, and is commonly served on a slice of toast, often accompanied with poached eggs.

    What other herbs go with avocado?

    Basil, coriander (cilantro), chives, thyme and oregano are all herbs that go well with avocado.

    Can I freeze smashed avocado?

    No, smashed avocado is not suitable for freezing.

    Close up of a forkful of smashed avocado and sourdough toast.

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    An overhead shot of homemade smashed avocado on sourdough toast.

    Smashed Avocado

    The BEST EVER Smashed Avocado recipe made with feta, lemon, dill and mint!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine: Australian recipe, western
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 serves
    Calories: 243kcal
    Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

    Ingredients

    • 1 large avocado or 2 small, ripe
    • 1 tbs lemon juice
    • 4 fresh mint leaves finely chopped
    • 1 tbs fresh dill finely chopped
    • 60 g soft creamy feta or goats cheese, crumbled
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 2 slices sourdough toast buttered
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    Instructions

    • Halve the avocado and scoop out the flesh. Place into a mixing bowl.
    • Add the lemon juice, finely chopped fresh dill and mint.
      Use a butter (flat) knife to slice the avocado into chunks and combine it with the herbs and lemon juice.
      TIP: Using a flat knife rather than a fork means that you'll end up with smashed and chunky avocado rather than 'pureed' mashed avocado.
    • Add the soft feta (or goats cheese) and use the knife again to gently mix through.
      Taste and season with salt and pepper.
      Set aside.
    • Toast and butter the sourdough bread.
    • Top with the smashed avocado.
    • Serve the smashed avocado toast on it's own or with poached eggs, dukkah, beetroot hummus and micro herbs.

    Notes

    RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
    Avocado - choose a very large ripe avocado (or two smaller ripe avocados). 
    Feta - I recommend using a soft feta or goats cheese. Meredith's Dairy is my favourite as it's super soft and creamy. 
    Knife - use a knife (rather than a fork) to smash the avocado instead of mashing it. This leaves you with some chunkier bits. 
    Sourdough - it's important to use a good quality sourdough (or even Turkish bread) as it holds its crunch once the smashed avocado is added. Toast extra slices if you like. 
    Serve - the smashed avocado on toast on it's own or add poached eggs, micro herbs, dukkah and beetroot hummus for a restaurant quality dish!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 374IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 1mg
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