This Avocado Garlicky Mushroom Toast is rich, earthy, and packed with bold flavors. Creamy smashed avocado meets sautéed mushrooms infused with garlic and herbs — all layered on top of crisp, rustic toast. It’s a wholesome, plant-based breakfast, brunch, or light dinner that feels both fancy and comforting.
Prep Time
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 2–4 toasts
Equipment
- Skillet or frying pan
- Knife & cutting board
- Toaster or grill pan
- Bowl (for avocado)
- Spoon or fork (for mashing)
Ingredients
🥑 For the Avocado Base:
- 2 ripe avocados
- ½ lemon or lime, juiced
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of chili flakes or smoked paprika
🍄 For the Garlicky Mushrooms:
- 8 oz mushrooms (cremini, button, or mixed), sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried thyme
- **Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: splash of balsamic vinegar or soy sauce
🍞 For the Toast:
- 4 slices sourdough, rye, or whole grain bread
- Olive oil or butter (for brushing, optional)
🧑🍳 Optional Toppings:
- Fresh herbs (parsley, chives, microgreens)
- Chili flakes
- Soft-boiled egg or poached egg (for extra protein)
- Vegan parmesan or feta crumbles
- Drizzle of truffle oil (luxurious!)
Instructions
1️⃣ Toast the Bread
- Toast your bread slices until golden and crisp. Optionally, brush with olive oil or butter before toasting in a skillet or oven.
2️⃣ Make the Smashed Avocado
- Scoop avocado into a bowl. Add lemon/lime juice, salt, pepper, and any seasonings you like.
- Mash with a fork until creamy but slightly chunky. Set aside.
3️⃣ Cook the Garlicky Mushrooms
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add mushrooms and cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes to get color.
- Stir occasionally and cook for 7–10 minutes until golden and softened.
- Add garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 1–2 more minutes.
- Optional: Add a splash of balsamic or soy sauce for extra umami. Remove from heat.
4️⃣ Assemble the Toast
- Spread mashed avocado onto each toast slice.
- Pile garlicky mushrooms on top.
- Add optional toppings as desired (herbs, chili flakes, egg, etc.).
Nutrition Facts (Per toast, approx.)
- Calories: ~320
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Sodium: ~250mg
(Values vary based on bread and add-ons.)
Tips & Variations
✅ Tips
- Dry sauté mushrooms first (no oil) to help release and evaporate water, then add fat for better texture.
- Avocado not ripe yet? Try mashing a little hummus or tahini with lemon as a creamy base instead.
🔄 Variations
- Vegan protein boost: Add pan-fried tofu crumbles or a sprinkle of hemp seeds.
- Savory breakfast: Top with poached egg or scrambled tofu.
- Spicy version: Add chili oil or harissa over the mushrooms.
- Miso mushrooms: Add a touch of white miso paste during the sauté for a deep, savory hit.
