New and Improved Avocado Toast
Avocado, Warm Tomatoes, and the Perfect Post-Run Brunch
This morning started with a chilly 10km run—zero degrees Fahrenheit, to be precise. As I neared the end of my run, an unusual craving hit me: avocados and tomatoes. But here’s the challenge—those sweet, fresh-off-the-vine summer tomatoes aren’t exactly available in the middle of winter. So, what’s a girl to do? 😊
Here’s how I turned that craving into a delicious, satisfying brunch:
I started with a couple of slices of rich multigrain bread, toasted to perfection. While the toast was crisping up, I quickly fried some small tomato slices in olive oil with fresh ground black pepper and kosher salt in a small non-stick pan. That quick heat-through did wonders for those winter tomatoes, transforming them from “meh” to “lip-smacking good.” (I’m convinced the warmed olive oil and kosher salt worked some serious magic!)
Once the toast was ready, I plated it and topped it with slices of half an avocado. Then, I spooned the warm, savory tomato mixture—along with all that flavorful olive oil—over the avocado. The final touch? A sprinkle of fresh basil, straight from the little plant on my kitchen windowsill.
Oh, and did I mention the 10km run? To round out this perfect post-run brunch with a dash of protein, I quickly fried an egg in the same pan I’d used for the tomatoes. It was the perfect finishing touch to a hearty, flavorful meal.
This brunch was exactly what I needed—simple, comforting, and packed with flavor. So, the next time you’re craving avocados and tomatoes (even in the dead of winter!), give this a try. It’s proof that with a little creativity, you can make something delicious with what you have on hand. ❤️🍳🍅✨
New and Improved Avocado Toasts
Special Note: The secret in this recipe is the quick frying of the sliced tomatoes in a little olive oil. The goal here is a quick softening/browning…not to create a sauce.
Ingredients:
Slices of favorite bread on hand
handful of tomatoes
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1tbsp olive oil
1/2 avocado
1 egg (optional)
Instructions:
Toast the slices of bread.
Meanwhile, over high heat in a non-stick pan, quickly fry the tomatoes (sliced) in olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper. (maybe a couple of minutes)
Place toast on a plate and cover with slices from 1/2 avocado.
Spoon tomatoe mixture over avocado and toast, include all the juices.
if you have some fresh basil on hand, a little fresh basil at the end is a tasty addition.
And if you want a little more protein, quickly fry an egg in the pan the tomatoes were in…and top the above.
