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Avocado Toast with Sardines

Avocado Toast with Sardines is a quick and nourishing meal featuring creamy avocado, crisp toasted bread, and savory sardines topped with fresh herbs and bright lemon flavor. This protein-packed recipe is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a healthy snack and comes together in under 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 toasts
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1 can sardines in olive oil, drained
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped
  • red pepper flakes (optional)
  • sliced cucumber (optional)
  • cherry tomatoes (optional)
  • radish slices (optional)
  • microgreens (optional)
  • soft-boiled eggs (optional)

Equipment

  • toaster
  • mixing bowl
  • fork for mashing avocado
  • knife
  • serving plates

Method
 

  1. Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
  2. In a bowl, mash the avocados with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Spread the avocado mixture evenly over each slice of toast.
  4. Arrange sardines on top of the avocado.
  5. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
  6. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and red pepper flakes if desired.
  7. Add optional toppings like tomatoes or cucumber for extra texture and flavor.
  8. Serve immediately while the toast is crisp.

Notes

Use ripe avocados for the smoothest texture and toast the bread well so it stays crisp under the toppings. Fresh lemon juice helps keep the avocado bright and flavorful. Assemble just before serving for the best texture. Add cucumber, tomatoes, eggs, or microgreens for extra freshness and variety.