The East Community Guide - Gainesville, FL Jan 2018 Vol3 No1 | Page 11

Avocado Toast with Tomato and Basil Ingredients Servings: 2        ½ tomato ½ lime (or lemon) 1 clove garlic 1 tablespoon chopped basil Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste 2 slices whole-grain bread Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Toast the piece of bread until the bread is just golden brown. 1. Cut the avocado in half, remove pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Squeeze half of lime or lemon into the mixture. Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste. Mash the ingredients together with a fork. 2. Dice half of the tomato, chop garlic and basil, mix everything in a separate bowl and drizzle with olive oil. 3. Spread half the mash onto each piece of toast and add the tomato- garlic-basil mixture on top of it. Serve immediately. The East Guide Contact Information: Phone: [phone] Email: [email protected] 11