Name: Avocado and basil toasts
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado, seeded, peeled; 2 tablespoon cottage cheese; 1 lime, juiced; 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped; 2 thick slices rye sourdough bread, toasted

Avocado and basil toasts

Simple, but utterly unbeatable, the combination of creamy smashed avocado mixed with fresh basil and smooth cheese makes the ultimate toast topping for any time of day. This dish is popping up on most cafe menus for breakfast and lunch.

Ingredients

1 ripe avocado, seeded, peeled

2 tablespoon cottage cheese

1 lime, juiced

4 fresh basil leaves, chopped

2 thick slices rye sourdough bread, toasted

Method

1.In a small bowl, mash avocado with cheese, juice and basil. Season to taste and mix well. Spread mixture onto toast to serve.

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