Avocado on toast will be much tastier and won't brown if 1 ingredient is added

Avocados have become hugely popular in recent years and are now a regular feature on most breakfast and brunch menus. While the fruit is pretty versatile and can be used in salads, smoothies, dips and even desserts, serving it mashed on top of a crusty piece of toast is arguably the best way to enjoy it.

The dish can easily be thrown together in around five minutes and while it may be satisfying enough to eat mashed avocado as it comes, throwing another ingredient into the mix can really elevate the flavour. According to food experts, a squeeze of lime is all you need to transform a slightly bland dish into one that is zesty, tangy and refreshing.

The acidity from the lime perfectly complements the creamy, butteryness of the avocado to create a more balanced flavour, and it can also make the texture slightly less dense so it's easier to spread onto toast.

The Kitchn says: "This might be a hot take, but lime juice is a must for avocado toast. The acidity of fresh lime juice balances out the richness of the avocado. A squeeze of lime brightens it up a bit and rounds out the flavour."

As well as enhancing the flavour, adding lime to avocado also comes with another added bonus. As lime juice contains citric acid, this antioxidant helps to slow down the oxidation process which causes the flesh of the avocado to turn brown.

As such, your avocado will stay fresher and greener for longer, so if you don't want to eat it all in one go you can easily save some in the fridge without it browning.

The Radiant Root says: "The juice of lime is a necessary ingredient. It adds a bright citrusy taste and also enhances the flavour of the avocados. Thanks to the acidity in lime juice you can also prevent a brown avocado from forming after guacamole is exposed to air."

When adding lime to the classic recipe, experts recommend opting for the juice of half a lime per avocado to provide a good balance of flavour without it being too sour and overpowering. Simply sprinkle it over your mashed avocado and tuck in.

The Wild Cherry Farm adds: "There's something about the taste of avocado and lime that is divine. Cut your avocado in half, scrape out the flesh and spread it onto your toast (a quarter on each slice of toast).

"Squeeze a bit of lime juice over the mashed avocado. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper if using. Enjoy."