Three slices of avocado toast topped with canned fish filets, green onion, and limes
Your Avocado Toast Deserves This Canned Fish Upgrade

NEWS

By MEGAN LIM
Avocado toast topped with pepper and red pepper flakes
For an overall inexpensive way of transforming avocado toast into a more substantial and balanced meal, add canned fish, which offers a unique taste and numerous health benefits.
Slice of avocado toast with sardines, green onion, and lime
While you can experiment with varieties of fish like salmon and tuna, the best canned fish to add is arguably sardines, which will add a pleasant umami flavor to your meal.
A closeup of a plate of avocado toast topped with sardine.
They'll taste mildly fishy, and depending on how they are prepared, they can also be salty or smoky. The buttery creaminess of the avocado will balance out the briny taste.
A closeup of an avocado toast topped with sardine.
Sardines, in particular, are not only a great source of protein, but also have plenty of omega-3 fatty acids to support your brain, skin, heart, and immune health.