Avocado Toast With Chipotle Mayo, Cotija Cheese, Cilantro, and Lime Recipe

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Niki Achitoff-Gray
Niki Achitoff-Gray
Niki Achitoff-Gray

Niki Achitoff-Gray is the former editor-in-chief at Serious Eats and a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education. She's pretty big into oysters, offal, and most edible things.

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Updated Mar. 06, 2019
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Vicky Wasik

This Mexican-inspired take on avocado toast gets its acidity from fresh lime juice and a dash of creamy heat from homemade chipotle mayo. It's all topped off with a layer of salty, crumbly Cotija cheese and a generous dose of grassy cilantro.

Recipe Details

Avocado Toast With Chipotle Mayo, Cotija Cheese, Cilantro, and Lime Recipe

Active 5 mins
Total 5 mins
Serves 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 slice country or sandwich bread, approximately 1/2 inch thick

  • Extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1/2 medium pitted and peeled Hass avocado

  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) chipotle mayonnaise, plus more to taste (see note)

  • Lime juice to taste, from 1/2 lime

  • 1 tablespoon (15g) cotija cheese, plus more to taste

  • Finely chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

  1. Lightly brush bread with extra-virgin olive oil and toast to desired level of doneness. Top with avocado and mash with a fork to cover entire surface. Add chipotle mayonnaise (see note). Squeeze on lime juice and sprinkle with Cotija cheese and cilantro. Serve.

Notes

The volume of each ingredient will depend on the size of your bread and personal preference. Apply to taste. You can use a squeeze bottle to drizzle the chipotle mayonnaise onto the toast, or mix it straight into the avocado for an equally flavorful result, though slightly less attractive presentation.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
639 Calories
42g Fat
60g Carbs
13g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories 639
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42g 54%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 600mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 60g 22%
Dietary Fiber 16g 57%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 13g
Vitamin C 57mg 286%
Calcium 185mg 14%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 1232mg 26%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)