Avocado on Toast

Avocados are getting to be more popular than oranges! This lunch or breakfast favourite is a source of vitamin E.
Alternative: Replace the tomatoes with cucumbers and add slices of smoked salmon. Sprinkle with chopped chives and capers.

Yield:
2 sandwiches
Category:
Lunch and Sandwiches
Cuisine:
British

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 heaped teaspoons of cream cheese or ricotta cheese
  • 2 slices of rye or whole grain bread, toasted
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 2 small ripe tomatoes
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
  • 12 basil leaves
  • a dusting of salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Spread the cream cheese or ricotta cheese over the toast.
    Finely slice the avocado and tomato, then toss with a squeeze of lemon juice.
    Season to taste and arrange on the toast.
    Sprinkle over the pine nuts and a few fresh basil leaves.

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