Ingredients:

  • 2 thick slices sourdough bread (approx. 50g each)
  • 1 large ripe Hass avocado
  • 1 clove raw garlic, peeled
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions:

  1. Toast the sourdough. Place your 2 slices of sourdough in a toaster or skillet until the edges are dark golden and the center is firm.
  2. Rub the garlic. Immediately after removing the hot toast, rub the peeled clove of garlic across the surface of the bread until the clove starts to disappear into the crust.
  3. Prep the fruit. Slice the ripe Hass avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl.
  4. Season the mash. Add the 1 tsp lemon juice and a pinch of the flaky sea salt to the bowl with the avocado.
  5. Perform the smash. Using your heavy fork, mash the avocado until it is mostly smooth but still has small, buttery chunks.
  6. Oil the bread. Drizzle the 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil over the garlic rubbed toast slices.
  7. Layer the avocado. Spread the avocado mash evenly across both slices of toast, reaching all the way to the very edges.
  8. Add final garnishes. Sprinkle the remaining sea salt, cracked black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes over the top.
  9. Serve immediately. Slice on a diagonal until the crust shatters under the knife and enjoy while the bread is still warm.