Ingredients:

  • 1 thick slice sourdough bread
  • 1 small garlic clove, peeled
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium Hass avocado
  • 1 tsp fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt
  • 1 pinch freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Heat the pan. Place your skillet over medium high heat with the 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil.
  2. Place the sourdough slice in the pan, pressing down slightly until a deep golden char develops (about 2 minutes).
  3. Toast the other side for 1 minute until it feels rigid and dry. Note: This prevents the bread from bowing under the weight of the topping.
  4. Remove the bread and immediately rub the peeled garlic clove over the rough surface until the clove begins to disappear.
  5. Halve the Hass avocado and remove the pit.
  6. Scoop the flesh into a bowl and add the 1 tsp fresh lime juice, 1 pinch flaky sea salt, and black pepper.
  7. Use a fork to press the ingredients together until silky but still chunky.
  8. Spread the mash onto the garlic rubbed side of the toast, reaching all the way to the edges.
  9. Sprinkle the 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes over the top until the colors are balanced and vibrant.