# Components:
→ Bread
01 - 4 slices sourdough bread or whole grain bread
→ Avocado Mixture
02 - 2 ripe avocados
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
04 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
05 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
06 - ½ teaspoon red chili flakes, optional
→ Strawberry Topping
07 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
08 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, sliced thinly
10 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Balsamic Glaze
11 - ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
# Directions:
01 - In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let reduce for 4–5 minutes until syrupy. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
02 - Toast bread slices until golden and crisp using a toaster or grill pan.
03 - In a mixing bowl, mash ripe avocados with lime juice, sea salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes if using until creamy with a slightly chunky texture.
04 - In another mixing bowl, toss sliced strawberries with honey and fresh basil until evenly coated.
05 - Spread mashed avocado mixture evenly over each toasted bread slice.
06 - Spoon strawberry mixture generously over the avocado layer on each slice.
07 - Drizzle cooled balsamic glaze generously over each assembled toast.
08 - Finish with an extra grind of black pepper if desired and serve immediately.
