World Flavors Cookbook

California Avocado Toast

Smashed avocado on thick sourdough with lemon, red pepper flakes, and everything bagel seasoning — the California breakfast that became a millennial cultural touchstone.

Cuisine: United States

Ingredients

• 2 thick slices sourdough bread
• 2 ripe Hass avocados
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• Everything bagel seasoning
• Flaky sea salt
• Olive oil
• Optional toppings: fried egg, cherry tomatoes, microgreens, radishes

Instructions

1. Toast sourdough until golden and firm.
2. Halve avocados. Remove pit. Scoop flesh into a bowl.
3. Add lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Mash to your preferred consistency — some chunks preferred.
4. Spread avocado generously on each toast.
5. Drizzle with olive oil.
6. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, everything bagel seasoning, and flaky salt.
7. Add optional toppings as desired.