Caprese Avocado Toast

Ingredients

• 2 pieces sourdough bread slices
• 1 whole ripe avocado
• 4 ounces fresh mozzarella
• 1 medium ripe tomato
• 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil(optional)
• to taste sea salt(optional)
• to taste freshly ground black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Toast the sourdough slices in a toaster or under a broiler until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes.

2. 2

   While the bread is toasting, halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl; mash with a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.

3. 3

   Slice the mozzarella and tomato into ¼‑inch rounds.

4. 4

   Spread the mashed avocado evenly over each toasted slice, then layer mozzarella and tomato slices on top.

5. 5

   Drizzle each toast with balsamic glaze and, if desired, a light drizzle of olive oil; finish with additional salt and pepper to taste.