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Strawberry Basil Avocado Toast
YIELD: Makes 4 slices
INGREDIENTS
2 - ripe avocados
2 T - fresh basil, chopped
zest of 1 lemon
1/2 tsp. - kosher salt
3 T - honey, divided
2 T - butter
4 - pieces whole grain or rustic artisan bread
8 - strawberries, sliced
1 T - poppyseeds
additional honey for drizzling
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
Remove the pit from the avocado and scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Smash along with the basil, lemon zest, salt and 1 T of the honey
Melt the butter and remaining honey together in a small bowl in the microwave. Brush the honey butter mixture on both sides of each slice of bread and place on a sheet pan in the oven. Watch carefully and turn after 6-8 minutes on each side or until toasty, remove from the oven.
Spread 1/4 of the avocado smash onto each slice of bread and top evenly with the sliced strawberries. Sprinkle the poppyseeds on top and serve with additional honey for drizzling.
TIP
The avocado honey smash would also be great on a poppyseed bagel with the strawberry slices.