Avocado Toasts

Name: Avocado Toasts
Yield: Makes 2 to 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large avocado; 1 tablespoon finely diced shallot or scallion; 1 tablespoon finely diced shallot or scallion; 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 4 slices of whole wheat bread, toasted; salt; 1 teaspoon roughly chopped marjoram or parsley, approximately; freshly ground pepper; pickled red onion rings; 1 teaspoon roughly chopped marjoram or parsley, approximately

Preparation info

Makes
2 to 4
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Savory Way

By Deborah Madison

Published 1990

About

This makes a quick lunch or, cut into quarters, an appetizer to serve with something cold to drink.

Ingredients

1 large avocado
1 tablespoon finely diced shallot or scallion
1 tablespoon<

Starter
Lunch
Vegetarian

Method

Halve the avocado and peel it or scoop out the flesh with a large spoon, keeping it in one solid piece. Discard the pit and slice the flesh about ⅓ inch thick. Whisk together the shallot, vinegar, olive oil, and salt to taste with a fork to make a sauce. Press the avocado slices lightly onto the toast. Spoon a little of the sauce over the top and finish with lots of freshly ground pepper and th