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This smashed avocado recipe is quick and easy. Its fresh, creamy and has great texture. It’s perfect for a quick morning breakfast or brunch taking just 5 minutes to make.

A bowl of smashed avocado with toast on the side

If you are unsure what to look for when buying avocados make sure to read below. This is where I explain the stages of ripening, what to look for and how long each stage takes before they are ready to eat.

What to look for when buying Avocados

Avocados don’t ripen on the tree, they ripened once picked. The best way to judge the ripeness of an avocado is by touch and colour.

Firm – 3 to 5 Days

If the avocado is firm to touch (does not yield to gentle pressure) and has a bright green skin, it’s ‘firm’. Firm avocados normally take 3-5 days at room temperature before they are ripe. You can speed up the process by leaving it in a closed bag with a banana. The ethylene in the banana triggers ripening in mature fruits.

Almost Ripe – 1 to 3 Days

A almost ripe avocado will darken in colour but normally have green hues in its skin. It will be softer but still not yield to gentle pressure. A almost ripe avocado will normally take 1-3 days to ripen. This type of avocado is great to buy mid week if you plan to use it on the weekend.

Ripe – Ready to eat

Will have a dark colour and will normally have no green hues. The ultimate way to tell is if the avocado feels soft to gentle pressure but not mushy. Ripe avocados are perfect to eat on that day. If you plan on eating it in one to two days, store it in the refrigerator. This will slow down the ripening process.

Over Ripe – Other uses

If the avocado feels mushy to touch, its over ripe. The flesh may be a darker yellow or brownish. These avocados aren’t great for smashed avocado but have other uses. Here is post for using overripe avocados. If the avocado flesh smells off or you aren’t sure, discard it.

When to buy the avocado

The best way to judge the stage of avocado to buy is to think when you will be using it. If you do a shop on Monday it should be okay to buy a ripe avocado, if you plan on using it for the weekend

If you feel the avocado is starting to ripe and you don’t plan on using it yet. Stick it in the refrigerator and it will ripen slower.

Variations of Avocado and Toast

Smashed avocado on toast is one of my favourite breakfast recipes. It’s a great source of energy to start off your day. Plus there are many variety’s to play with! Here are a few of my favourites.

Poached eggs on toast with smacked avocado garnished with chives and pea shoots

Poached Eggs with Avocado and Toast Recipe

Plus there are many variety’s to play with! Here are a few of my favourites.

Avocado, toast and…

  • Poached eggs (vegetarian)
  • Sliced tomatoes and balsamic reduction (vegan)
  • Fried eggs & crispy bacon
  • Smoked salmon (pescatarian)

Keto alternatives for toast – Try one of these Keto BreadSeed Bread

This recipe is suitable for

  • Gluten Free
  • Keto Friendly
  • Nut Free
  • Vegan (vegetarian and dairy free)

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A bowl of smashed avocado with toast on the side

Smashed Avocado

Jack Slobodian
This smashed avocado recipe is quick and easy. Its fresh, creamy and has great texture. It’s perfect for a quick morning breakfast or brunch taking just 5 minutes to make.
4.98 from 42 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 183 kcal

Equipment

  • Chopping Board
  • Sharp Knife
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Avocado
  • 1/2 Red Onion
  • 1 Tomato
  • 1/2 Lime
  • 1 tsp Olive Oil
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt

Instructions
 

  • Cut into the avocado and around the seed lengthways.
    Cutting a avocado using a bridge grip
  • Twist the avocado open
    Twisting an avocado open
  • With a spoon scoop out and dispose of the seed.
    Holding two halves of an avocado
  • Squeeze the avocado into a mixing bowl.
    Squeezing a avocado into a mixing bowl
  • If the small circle stalk end has fallen into the mixture, scoop it out with a spoon.
    Scooping out the avocado stalk
  • Dice half a red onion and add to the mixing bowl
    Dicing a red onion
  • Cut the tomato into quarters. Next cut off the tomato flesh and dispose of the flesh.
    Me cutting the stalk out of the middle of the tomato on a wooden chopping board
  • Now dice the tomato skin and add to the mixing bowl
    A photo of me dicing a tomato
  • Add lime juice, olive oil and sea salt. Smash together the avocado, taste and check for seasoning. Then serve.
    Mixing together avocado, tomato and onion in a mixing bowl

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 19mgPotassium: 589mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 407IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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Amanda Dixon

Sunday 24th of October 2021

This smashed avocado was delicious! I couldn't stop snacking on it. It was perfectly flavored and super simple to prepare.

Jack Slobodian

Friday 7th of January 2022

I understand that! It's really moreish, great thing it's healthy, so there is no guilt here aha. Thanks for the comment :)

Claudia Lamascolo

Sunday 24th of October 2021

An absolute great use for the avocado we love in everything!

Jack Slobodian

Friday 7th of January 2022

I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe :)

Gina

Sunday 24th of October 2021

one of my favorite simple recipes for breakfast - love the ideas for over ripe avocados too, very helpful!

Jack Slobodian

Friday 7th of January 2022

Thanks Gina!

Tatiana

Sunday 24th of October 2021

Loved the step by step tutorial , it helped a lot. Smashed avocado was delicious , we had it with toast for breakfast

Lorrie

Friday 27th of August 2021

Can I use a regular onion instead of a red onion or does that ruin the recipe?

Jack Slobodian

Wednesday 1st of September 2021

Hey Lorrie!

Regular onions and shallots are great replacements for red onion in this recipe!

Enjoy, Jack