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Avocado Toast — traditional dish from Sydney, Australia
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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪14gProtein
🌾40gCarbs
🥑28gFat
🌿10gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

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Avocado Toast

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Smashed avocado on toasted sourdough, often topped with eggs or feta.

Why try it?

Avocado toast is a modern classic that originated in Australia before spreading globally. It's symbolic of Sydney's vibrant cafe culture and focus on fresh, healthy ingredients.

How it tastes

Creamy avocado is seasoned with salt and a hint of citrus, spread over crispy, toasted sourdough. It may be garnished with crumbled feta or a poached egg for added richness.

Origin & History — first documented: 1990

Avocado toast gained popularity in Sydney cafes in the 1990s, emerging as a healthy breakfast option reflecting the city's laid-back, beach-friendly lifestyle.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 2 ripe avocados
  • 🌾 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 🍋 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🥛 50 g feta cheese
  • 🥚 2 eggs

Method

  1. 1 Toast the slices of sourdough bread.
  2. 2 Mash avocados in a bowl with lemon juice and salt.
  3. 3 Spread avocado mixture on the toasted bread.
  4. 4 Top with crumbled feta or poached eggs as desired.

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