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Tomato Avocado Toast with Balsamic Glaze

Mash ripe avocado with lime juice, salt, and optional crushed red pepper.
Spread over toasted artisan bread, then add thinly sliced shallots and ripe tomato.
Finish with salt, balsamic glaze, black pepper, and optional fresh basil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Light Lunch
Cuisine Modern American-Inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt divided, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
  • 1 large tomato
  • 2 large slices artisan bread toasted
  • 1½ tablespoons thinly sliced shallots
  • About 1 tablespoon halal-suitable alcohol-free balsamic glaze, or to taste
  • Cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil optional

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Mash the avocado
  • Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl. Mash with a fork until it reaches your preferred texture.
  • Step 2: Season the avocado
  • Stir in the lime juice, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and crushed red pepper, if using. Mix until the seasonings are evenly distributed.
  • Step 3: Slice the tomato
  • Cut the tomato into 4 thick slices. Set aside the top and bottom pieces for another use.
  • Step 4: Toast the bread
  • Toast the artisan bread until golden and crisp enough to support the toppings. Place one slice on each of two serving plates.
  • Step 5: Add the avocado and shallots
  • Divide the mashed avocado evenly between the slices of toast. Spread it to the edges, then scatter the thinly sliced shallots over the avocado.
  • Step 6: Layer on the tomato
  • Place 2 tomato slices on each piece of toast. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ teaspoon kosher salt evenly over the tomatoes.
  • Step 7: Finish and serve
  • Drizzle the Tomato Avocado Toast with balsamic glaze. Add cracked black pepper and, if using, the sliced basil.
  • Serve immediately while the bread is crisp and the tomatoes are fresh.

Notes

Bread swaps: Try sourdough, whole-grain artisan bread, or a sturdy gluten-free loaf.
For a milder flavor: Omit the crushed red pepper and use a little less shallot.
For extra freshness: Add the optional basil just before serving so it stays bright and fragrant.
For a lighter balsamic finish: Start with a small drizzle, taste, and add more if needed. Some glazes are much sweeter and thicker than others.