Everything Bagel Avocado Toast (Print Version)

Avocado toast topped with pickled onions and everything bagel seasoning makes for a flavorful, wholesome bite.

# Components:

→ For the Pickled Onions

01 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
02 - ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
03 - ¼ cup water
04 - ½ teaspoon sugar
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ For the Avocado Toast

06 - 2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
07 - 1 large ripe avocado
08 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
10 - 2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning
11 - Optional: red pepper flakes, microgreens, or fresh herbs for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Combine apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Stir until sugar and salt are dissolved. Add the thinly sliced red onion and toss to coat. Allow to steep for at least 10 minutes.
02 - Toast the slices of bread to your desired level of crispness using a toaster.
03 - Halve the ripe avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a separate bowl. Incorporate lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mash until it reaches a desired consistency, allowing some texture if preferred.
04 - Evenly distribute the mashed avocado onto each slice of toasted bread.
05 - Generously top each avocado-covered toast with drained pickled onions. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
06 - Add optional garnishes such as red pepper flakes, microgreens, or fresh herbs. Serve immediately for optimal enjoyment.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses simple ingredients you likely have on hand
  • Perfectly balanced flavors and textures
  • Endlessly customizable with various toppings
02 -
  • Pickled onions will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week
  • Everything bagel seasoning can be purchased or easily made at home
  • This recipe provides 6g of plant protein per serving
  • The healthy fats from avocado help keep you satisfied until lunch
03 -
  • Always pickle your onions first so they have time to soften and develop flavor while you prepare the other components. The transformation from sharp raw onion to tangy pickled delicacy happens surprisingly quickly.
  • When selecting avocados, look for ones that yield slightly to gentle pressure but arent soft or mushy. If you only find hard avocados, place them in a paper bag with a banana to speed ripening.
  • Toast your bread slightly darker than you might normally prefer to provide structural support for the toppings and create a more satisfying textural contrast with the creamy avocado.
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