Smashed, mashed or spread, avocado is the trendiest toast topper to date and yet, one of the most ridiculously simple and delicious dishes you will ever make.
4sliceswhole wheat breador another sturdy rustic bread like sourdough, or 12-grain
1lime
sea salt and ground black pepperto taste
1pintcherry tomatoesrinsed and cut in half
2tablespoonolive oil
2clovesgarlicminced finely or grated
2teaspoonbalsamic vinegar
2tablespoonunsalted butter
2tablespoonfresh goat cheesecrumbled
fresh basilchopped, for garnish*
Instructions
Rinse the avocados and dry them. Cut it in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Scoop out the inner flesh of the avocados and place in a medium size bowl along with the juice of one lime (may substitute lemon juice) and salt and pepper to taste. Mash with a potato masher or a fork until everything is incorporated. You can either mash it smooth or leave it chunky. I prefer to leave it chunky. Set aside.
Add the olive oil and garlic to a small skillet over medium heat. Saute for a minute or so, until the garlic flavor infuses the oil. Stir often and watch carefully, do not let the garlic burn. Set aside to cool for a few minutes.
Place the tomato slices, balsamic vinegar, and garlic infused oil into a medium bowl and mix thoroughly. Taste, add salt and pepper if needed.
Melt the butter in a large skillet and grill the bread slices over medium heat until the bread is golden brown on both sides.
To assemble Bruschetta Avocado Toast, spread ¼ of the avocado mixture on each piece of toast. Top with ¼ of the tomato mixture and ¼ of the goat cheese crumbles. Garnish with the chopped basil and serve immediately. Enjoy!