Avocado Toast

Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

• 2 slices sturdy bread* ($1.00)
• 1 clove of garlic, peeled ($0.08)
• 1 medium avocado ($1.33)
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice ($0.14)
• 1/8 tsp salt ($0.02)
• 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)
• pinch of red pepper flakes ($0.02)

Preparation

1. 1

   Step 1

   Cut 2 slices of sturdy bread. Toast the bread in a toaster or in a skillet on the stovetop until golden brown.
2. 2

   Step 2

   Rub the peeled garlic clove over the top of the warm toasted bread, making sure to fully cover the entire surface area.
3. 3

   Step 3

   Next, halve the avocado and remove the pit. Scoop out the avocado flesh from both halves and place it in a bowl. Add a small squeeze of fresh lemon juice (about 1 tsp), salt and pepper to the bowl and mash the avocado with a fork. I recommend leaving it just a little chunky.
4. 4

   Step 4

   Divide the avocado mixture and spread it on top of each slice of toast. Top with a pinch of red pepper flakes and a pinch of sea salt (optional).

5. Bon appetit!