You don't need to go out for brunch to get that cafe-quality smashed avo fix.
This smashed avocado recipe on crunchy sourdough toast is ready to serve in just 10 minutes, with fresh herbs and creamy feta making it taste every bit as good as your favourite cafe. If you love an easy vegetarian brunch, you'll also want to try my Zucchini Quiche or Ricotta & Spinach Tarts.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
✅ Recipe Name: Smashed Avocado
🕒 Ready In: 5 minutes
👪 Serves: 2
🥑 Calories: 243kcal per serve
🥣 Main Ingredients: avocado, lemon juice, feta, sourdough
📖 Dietary Info: vegetarian
⭐ Why You'll Love It: Cafe-style smashed avocado on crunchy sourdough, ready faster than you could order it.
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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 so much cheaper too.
I adore avocados, from my famous creamy guacamole to healthy brownies, they're a versatile and delicious ingredient.
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Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy - on the table in just 10 minutes.
- Only 6 ingredients - a truly simple recipe.
- Healthy - avocado, fresh herbs, lemon and feta make a filling, healthy breakfast, brunch or lunch.
- Versatile - top with your favourites: poached eggs, sliced tomatoes, dukkah, or even leftover shredded chicken or crispy bacon.
Smashed Avocado Ingredients
Just a few ingredients make the best smashed avocado.
- Avocado - 1 large or 2 small, make sure they're ripe.
- Lemon juice - freshly squeezed gives the best flavour.
- Fresh mint - adds a lovely fresh taste, finely chopped.
- Fresh dill - the subtle aniseed flavour pairs perfectly with avocado and feta.
- Soft, creamy feta or goats cheese - I recommend a really soft, creamy variety for the best texture.
Variations
- Topped with egg - add a poached or fried egg for extra protein.
- Spicy - sprinkle over some chilli flakes or a drizzle of chilli oil.
- With protein - top with crispy bacon, smoked salmon, or leftover shredded chicken for a heartier meal.
- Dairy-free - leave out the feta, or use a dairy-free cheese alternative.
- Different herbs - swap the mint and dill for basil, coriander or chives.
How To Make Smashed Avocado
Have this on the table in just 10 minutes.
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredient quantities and full detailed method.
- Step 1: Combine avocado and herbs. Scoop the avocado flesh into a bowl with the lemon juice, dill and mint.
- Step 2: Smash and season. Use a flat butter knife (not a fork) to slice through the avocado into chunks, then gently mix through the feta and season with salt and pepper.
- Step 3: Toast the sourdough. Toast and butter the bread.
- Step 4: Plate up. Top the toast with smashed avocado, then serve on its own or with poached eggs, dukkah, beetroot hummus and micro herbs.
Recipe Tips
- Top tip: to test if an avocado is ripe, gently press it, if it gives slightly, it's ready.
- Use a knife, not a fork - this leaves the avocado chunky rather than pureed.
- Choose a good quality sourdough (or Turkish bread) as it holds its crunch once topped.
- Dress it up - add poached eggs, micro herbs, dukkah and beetroot hummus for a restaurant-quality plate.
- Best made fresh - smashed avocado doesn't keep or freeze well, so make it just before serving.
Smashed Avocado FAQs
Yes. Guacamole is a Mexican dip, chunky or smooth, flavoured with lime, coriander and onion. Smashed avocado tends to be chunkier, flavoured with herbs and soft cheese, and is commonly served on toast.
Basil, coriander, chives, thyme and oregano all pair well with avocado.
No, smashed avocado is not suitable for freezing, it's best made fresh and eaten straight away.
The lemon juice in this recipe helps slow browning, but for best results, smash the avocado just before serving. If you must make it slightly ahead, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to limit air exposure.
More Quick & Easy Salads & Sides
For more delicious and easy vegetarian brunch or lunch ideas, here are some of my most popular recipes:
Smashed Avocado
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
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.
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