# What You’ll Need:
→ 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, thinly sliced
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. Allow to reduce for 4 to 5 minutes until syrupy in consistency. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
02 - Toast bread slices until golden brown and crisp using a toaster or grill pan.
03 - In a mixing bowl, mash the avocados with lime juice, sea salt, black pepper, and chili flakes if desired until creamy with slight chunks remaining.
04 - In a separate mixing bowl, toss sliced strawberries with honey and fresh basil until evenly coated.
05 - Spread mashed avocado evenly across each toasted bread slice.
06 - Spoon the seasoned strawberry mixture generously over the avocado layer.
07 - Drizzle cooled balsamic glaze over the strawberry topping.
08 - Finish with additional freshly ground black pepper if desired. Serve immediately.
