Avocado toast doesn’t have to start with bread and end with avocado. There’s a whole world of ingredient possibilities out there to spice up the toast trend. Here are 11 suggestions to make your avocado toast taste better, look better and be better.
1. Radishes
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Not only do these root veggies taste great when pickled or sautéed, they’re bright and colorful and photograph really well. (You know you want to Instagram your avo toast.)
2. Za’atar
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This Middle Eastern spice will take your toast from 0 to 100 real quick.
3. Parmesan cheese
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Shaved, grated, cut, whatever. Parm is an unexpected but flawless complement to avocado toast.
4. Feta cheese
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If you’re not about that Parmesan life, take a hint from the Aussies: feta is the cheese pairing for you.
5. Hot sauce
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What DOESN’T hot sauce go with?
6. Grainy mustard
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A little kick with each melty ‘cado bite.
7. Lime
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This tangy alternative to lemon makes avo toast taste like guacamole. Add some sliced tomatoes and onions to get the full guac effect.
8. Hummus
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It might sound strange, but it’s actually amazing.
9. Wasabi peas
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Similar effect to red pepper flakes. But BETTER.
10. Sunflower seeds
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For when you’re not a fan of spicy, but still want some crunch.
11. Balsamic glaze
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Also known as avocado toast’s soulmate.