Avocado + Heirloom Tomato Toast with Balsamic Drizzle

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1/2 Avocado, ripe
  • 1/4 cup Basil, fresh
  • 2 Heirloom tomatoes, small

• Condiments

  • 1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Black pepper
  • 1 Sea salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 Olive oil

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 2 slices Bread, hearty

Found on blissfulbasil.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2-3 slices hearty, seeded bread
• olive oil
• 2 small heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 1/2 a ripe avocado
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• sea salt
• black pepper

Directions

• Make the balsamic reduction by adding the balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the balsamic to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until balsamic has reduced by half and is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Make sure you keep an eye on it -- it burns quickly.
• Slather each slice of bread with a drizzle of olive oil and toast.
• Evenly divide the avocado between the pieces of toast and use the back of a fork to smash the avocado. Layer the sliced tomatoes on top, sprinkle with fresh basil, and drizzle with the balsamic reduction.
• Garnish with sea salt and black pepper.
• Serve immediately.