Avocado & Tomato Toast for Breakfast in Madrid & Barcelona

Genia · Jun 1, 2024

Avocado and tomato toast with olive oil on sourdough bread

Avocado and tomato toast as a breakfast option

You won't regret choosing avocado and tomato toast for breakfast, because it meets three fundamental requirements of modern cooking:

It's healthy
It's tasty
It's balanced

Nutritional benefits

Avocado

Thanks to its monounsaturated fatty acids (Omega-9), vitamin E, potassium and fibre, avocado is excellent for cardiovascular health and satiety. The healthy fat provides lasting energy, reduces LDL cholesterol and keeps you full for longer.

Fresh tomatoes

Rich in antioxidants, tomatoes deliver significant benefits through lycopene and vitamin C. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant linked to preventing chronic diseases, while vitamin C strengthens the immune system.

Wholemeal bread or sourdough

These breads provide good carbohydrates and fibre. Unlike white bread, wholemeal or sourdough releases glucose more slowly, avoiding sugar spikes and providing continuous energy.

Extra virgin olive oil

Olive oil has anti-inflammatory properties beneficial to health thanks to polyphenols and oleocanthal. It elevates avocado and tomato toast to a whole new level.

Flavour and culinary versatility

The simplicity of avocado and tomato toast is almost its greatest virtue. The creaminess and earthiness of the avocado complement the acidity and juicy freshness of the tomato perfectly. Salt, pepper and extra virgin olive oil bring those flavours to their peak.

Customisation options

The dish is a perfect neutral base for special toppings. Consider adding:

Poached eggs, feta cheese, smoked salmon or hemp seeds for protein
Smoked paprika, chilli flakes or black sesame seeds for spice

Quick preparation

Avocado and tomato toast is very simple and quick to make, requiring minimal cooking (just toasting the bread), which optimises kitchen-staff time during peak brunch hours.

5 premium toppings for avocado and tomato toast

Truffled avocado with poached egg and feta cheese

Perfect poached eggs, crumbled feta and a few drops of high-quality truffle oil over mashed avocado. The truffle oil instantly takes the dish to gourmet status. The poached egg provides high-quality protein, and the creamy yolk blends with the avocado.

Smoked salmon and fresh dill

Generous slices of high-quality smoked salmon (ideally wild or certified), topped with sprigs of fresh dill, finely chopped spring onion and a touch of sour cream or whipped cream cheese. This is one of the trendiest brunch options in Madrid and Barcelona. The salmon brings substantial Omega-3 fatty acids (essential for brain and heart), while dill and spring onion add a Nordic freshness.

Moroccan spices and black sesame seeds

The avocado is seasoned with Moroccan or Middle Eastern spices (such as za'atar, which contains sesame, oregano and sumac) and topped with black sesame seeds and a squeeze of lemon. The international spices deliver a delicious fusion of exotic flavours, and the sumac adds a citrus touch that enhances the tomato and avocado.

Creamy goat cheese and thyme honey

Crumbled fresh goat cheese, toasted walnuts (or pecans) and a subtle drizzle of thyme or rosemary honey. This sweet-and-savoury combination (very popular in Mediterranean cuisine) creates a powerful contrast. Thyme honey is handmade and more exclusive than regular honey, while goat cheese adds a different dairy protein to feta.

Homemade basil pesto and toasted pine nuts

Add a spoonful of fresh basil pesto (homemade to guarantee quality and colour) spread over the avocado and finished with toasted pine nuts and Parmesan shavings (optional). Homemade pesto is synonymous with freshness and Italian quality, and the pine nuts add a crunchy texture and buttery flavour to the avocado.

Conclusions

Avocado toast is popular for breakfast because it's a universally recognised dish that's highly sought after on Google, Instagram and TripAdvisor. It's a best-seller on any brunch menu thanks to its bright colours (green, red and golden-brown bread) that catch the eye immediately.

Fixed costs (bread, tomato, oil) are low, while premium toppings (egg, salmon) allow for a higher final price and a better profit margin per unit. By adding avocado and tomato toast to your breakfast menu, you gain in health and flavour, and it's very appealing for social media.

EatMyTrip restaurant locations

EatMyTrip Brunch & Dinner Madrid – Malasaña

Calle de Manuela Malasaña, 17, 28004 Madrid, España

EatMyTrip Brunch & Dinner Gran Vía

Calle del Barco, 8, Centro, 28004 Madrid

EatMyTrip Brunch & Specialty Coffee Borrell

Carrer del Comte Borrell, 129, 08015 Barcelona, España

EatMyTrip Brunch & Bakery Barcelona

Carrer del Consell de Cent, 378, 08009 Barcelona, España

EatMyTrip Brunch & Bakery Alicante

Carrer Arquitecto Morrell, 9, 03003 Alicante, España