Avocado Toast

Another little known fact about me: I'm a VERY predictable when I go out to eat.  Just ask my family.😂  I order salads when I go out for lunch - mostly because I love them and I don't enjoy making them for myself at home.🥗 When I go out for dinner - I usually choose a grilled chicken or fish option because it's a healthier than fried food.🍤 And on the rare occasion that I find myself at a restaurant for brunch - it's avocado toast for me - just because I love it. 🥑😅  ​

I'm nothing if not consistent.😅 And because of that, I've tried a lot of different variations on traditional avocado toast and I've learned exactly what I like and don't like.🥑🍞  For me, it's all about starting with a thick slice of toasted multigrain bread and a perfectly ripe avocado.  Finish it off with a sprinkling of fresh cherry tomatoes, a drizzle of sweet balsamic vinegar and top it all with the perfect fried egg and it's avocado toast perfection.🍳😋
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It's not uncommon to see avocado toast served with a handful of arugula, fresh parmesan cheese, fresh herbs or sprinkled with some "everything" seasoning.  I enjoy experiencing the different takes on it when I'm at a restaurant but when I'm at home - this is the version that I make for myself.😋

Avocado Toast
1 ripe avocado
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
pinch salt and pepper
2 slices crusty bread

Toppings
quartered cherry tomatoes
dark balsamic vinegar reduction
​fried egg

Halve avocado and remove pit. 

Dice 1 half of the avocado into 1/2" pieces. 

Slice second half into thin slices. 

Whisk together oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.  

Add diced avocado and mash gently.  

Toast bread until golden on both sides.

Spread mashed avocado over toast. 

Arrange sliced avocado slices over mashed avocado. 

Add toppings.  

Ciao!

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