UPGRADED AVOCADO TOAST
Serves: Makes 4 slices
 
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • A handful of basil leaves
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 4 slices of your favourite bread
  • 1 bunch arugula (rocket leaves)
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, as required
  • Feta (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. In a bowl, toss the halved cherry tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil, some salt and pepper. Keep it aside.
  2. For the quick homemade basil pesto, pound the basil leaves in a pestle and mortar. Once it forms a paste, add about two tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt.
  3. Slice the avocado in half, lengthwise and remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh in a bowl, and mash it gently with a fork. Add the juice of one lemon, and season with salt.
  4. Toast a few slices of bread until crispy, and you’re ready to assemble.
  5. To serve, spread a generous layer of the creamy avocado on the toasted bread. Add a few cherry tomatoes, and a little drizzle of the basil pesto, if desired. Top with some arugula, and a crumble of feta (optional).
Recipe by Sprig & Vine at http://sprigandvine.in/upgraded-avocado-toast/