Chilli-Lime Avocado Toast (Printer-friendly)

Zesty avocado blend with chilli-lime dressing and crispy shallots on toasted sourdough.

# What You'll Need:

→ Avocado Mixture

01 - 2 ripe avocados
02 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, optional

→ Chilli-Lime Dressing

05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
06 - 1 teaspoon lime zest
07 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes
09 - 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
10 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Toast

11 - 2 large slices sourdough bread

→ Crispy Shallots

12 - 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
13 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
14 - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
15 - Pinch of salt

# Directions:

01 - Toss sliced shallots in flour. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Fry shallots, stirring frequently, until golden and crisp, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt.
02 - Toast bread slices in a toaster or on a grill until golden and crisp.
03 - Scoop avocados into a mixing bowl. Add salt, pepper, and cilantro. Mash until mostly smooth while retaining some texture.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, zest, olive oil, chilli flakes, honey, and salt until combined.
05 - Spread mashed avocado generously over toasted sourdough. Drizzle with chilli-lime dressing. Top with crispy shallots.
06 - Serve immediately while the toast remains crisp.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tangy chilli-lime dressing provides a refreshing kick that cuts through the creamy avocado.
  • Crispy shallots add a professional touch and a satisfying textural contrast.
  • It is a quick, vegetarian-friendly meal that looks as good as it tastes.
02 -
  • Use ripe avocados that yield slightly to pressure for the best mashing consistency.
  • Drain the shallots well on paper towels to maintain their crunch.
  • Assemble the toast just before serving to prevent the sourdough from becoming soft.
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