Description
A vibrant and flavorful Chilli-Lime Avocado Toast featuring creamy mashed avocado seasoned with lime and chili, topped with crispy fried shallots on toasted sourdough bread. This quick and easy recipe delivers a perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and savory flavors, ideal for a nutritious breakfast or snack in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Avocado Mixture
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Chilli-Lime Dressing
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Pinch of sea salt
Other
- 2 large slices sourdough bread
- 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Crispy Shallots: Toss the thinly sliced shallots in all-purpose flour until evenly coated. Heat the vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Fry the floured shallots, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden and crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the shallots with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt to enhance their flavor.
- Toast Sourdough: Toast the two slices of sourdough bread until they are golden brown and crisp. You can use a toaster or a grill for this step to achieve the perfect crunchy base for the avocado toast.
- Make Avocado Mixture: Scoop the ripe avocados into a bowl. Add the sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and chopped fresh cilantro if using. Mash the ingredients together until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture and a rustic feel.
- Prepare Chilli-Lime Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, lime zest, extra-virgin olive oil, chilli flakes, honey or maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt. Mix until the dressing is well combined and slightly emulsified.
- Assemble Avocado Toast: Spread the mashed avocado mixture generously over the toasted sourdough slices. Drizzle the prepared chilli-lime dressing evenly over the avocado layer. Finally, top each toast with the crispy fried shallots for added crunch and flavor.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the Chilli-Lime Avocado Toast immediately while the toast remains crisp to enjoy the perfect combination of textures and fresh flavors.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the amount of chilli flakes according to your taste.
- Use gluten-free flour if you want to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup to make this recipe vegan-friendly.
- To make the crispy shallots ahead of time, fry them and store in an airtight container for up to 2 days; re-crisp in a skillet before serving.
- Cilantro is optional and can be omitted or replaced with parsley for a different herb flavor.
