Avocado Toast With Ricotta, Olive Oil, Lemon Zest, And Basil Recipe
- 1 slice country or sourdough bread, approximately 1/2 inch thick
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium pitted and peeled Hass avocado
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste, from 1/2 lemon
- 4 to 5 tablespoons high-quality ricotta (see note)
- Thinly sliced basil leaves, for garnish
- Lemon zest, for garnish
- Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Lightly brush bread with extra-virgin olive oil and toast to desired level of doneness. Top with avocado and mash with a fork to cover entire surface. Squeeze lemon juice over bread and add ricotta in dollops across the surface. Drizzle with more extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with basil, lemon zest, sea salt, and pepper. Serve.
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Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2016/05/avocado-toast-ricotta-lemon-zest-basil.html (may not work)