Avocado Toast on Sourdough Bread

Avocado toast on sourdough bread topped with tomatoes, cilantro, pickled radishes, and fresh chives on a wooden serving board.

 Story Behind the Dish

This toast was the final meal I served at the Lasting Connections Retreat at Somewhere in Time Farm. It was a slow Sunday morning—the kind that feels both full and quiet. Bags were packed, people were lingering with coffee and conversation, and you could tell no one was quite ready to say goodbye.

I wanted this meal to be a soft landing. A moment to savor before stepping back into real life. And to be honest, this dish—avocado toast with all the fixings—is something I come back to over and over. It’s one of my favorites, not just because it tastes good, but because it brings people together. It’s colorful, comforting, and deeply nourishing.

When I make this, it’s never just about food. It’s about creating a memory people can take with them. Something that feels like home, even when they're far from it.

Recipe Snapshot	Nutrition Per Serving
Prep Time: 25 minutes	Calories: 418 kcal
Cook Time: 20 minutes	Protein: 20.1 g
Total Time: ~45 mins	Carbohydrates: 55.1 g
Servings: ~11 people	Fat: 13.2 g

Flex This Recipe to Fit YOU

Because food should fit your life.

Small shifts. Real impact. Nourish on your terms.

Want to Lower the Carbs?

• Zucchini Base: Swap bread for roasted zucchini rounds or grilled eggplant slices.

• Low-Carb Bread: Use almond flour or keto-friendly bread.

• Lighter Avocado Mix: Use less avocado and add mashed peas or Greek yogurt.

• Bulk with Veggies: Top with sautéed spinach, mushrooms, or shaved Brussels sprouts.

Add More Protein

• Lean Animal Protein: Top with grilled chicken, shrimp, turkey sausage, or soft-boiled eggs.

• Plant-Based Options: Add tempeh, edamame, or crispy tofu.

• Creamy Boost: Swirl in Greek yogurt or cottage cheese to the avocado mix.

• Sprinkle Magic: Hemp seeds, chia seeds, or nutritional yeast.

• Quick Add-Ins: Add canned tuna, leftover salmon, or shredded rotisserie chicken.

Ingredients

Base

• 22 slices sourdough bread (or another hearty loaf)

• Olive oil or avocado oil (optional, for toasting)

  
  

Avocado Mixture

• 6–7 ripe avocados

• Juice of 2 limes

• 1 large shallot, finely diced

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered

• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1 clove fresh garlic, minced

• 1/4 tsp onion powder (optional)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)

  
  

Toppings

• 1/2 cup crumbled feta (optional)

• 1 bunch fresh chives, chopped

• Quick-pickled radishes (see below)

  
  

Quick-Pickled Radishes (Make ahead)

• 1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced

• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar

• 1/2 cup water

• 2 tsp sugar

• 1 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, warm the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt until sugar dissolves.

2. Pour over sliced radishes in a jar.

3. Seal and refrigerate overnight.

   
   

Instructions

1. Toast the Bread: Lightly brush sourdough slices with oil if desired. Toast in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes or in a skillet until golden and crisp.

   
   

2. Make the Avocado Mixture: In a large bowl, mash the avocados. Stir in lime juice, shallot, tomatoes, cilantro, garlic, and optional spices. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

   
   

3. Assemble the Toasts: Spread avocado mixture over each slice of toast. Top with pickled radishes, a sprinkle of feta (if using), and a generous shower of chives.

   
   

4. Serve Immediately: Best enjoyed fresh, surrounded by people you love or moments that matter.

A Quiet Reminder

Sometimes the most powerful moments happen in the quiet—the early morning before anyone else is awake, the last breath of a retreat weekend, the stillness before returning to the chaos of everyday life.

That’s where this meal came from.

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It was Sunday morning, the final hours of a retreat at Somewhere in Time Farm. I wanted to cook something simple, something grounding—something that felt like a gentle landing before everyone went their separate ways. This avocado toast wasn’t just food. It was a send-off. A full-bodied exhale on a morning that didn’t need big words or noise. Just warmth, flavor, and intention.

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Because I know what it’s like to leave a space that’s held you, only to face a world that pulls you in every direction. I know how hard it can be to carry peace back into real life. And I know that sometimes, all we have is a moment—to sit, to breathe, to eat, and to remember that we’re still here. Still trying. Still worthy.

So that’s what this dish is. A soft place to land. A gentle reminder that nourishment isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s two slices of sourdough, a few bright toppings, and a lot of love.

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Wherever you’re headed next, take this with you: You don’t have to rush back. You don’t have to be perfect. Just bring your whole self. That’s more than enough.