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Season 03 - Breakfast / S03B05

Avocado Toast with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Prep: 10 minutesCook: 5 minutes

Story

As Don Luis mashed the ripe avocado, he drizzled a zesty cilantro lime dressing over the toast. “Avocado toast is simple,” he said, “but with the right touch of freshness and spice, it becomes something special.” The bright flavors of lime and cilantro paired with creamy avocado make this the perfect way to start the day! This Avocado Toast with Cilantro Lime Dressing is fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavor. Let’s make the Don Luis Special version, bringing the perfect balance of creaminess, citrus, and crunch! 🥑✨ Prep & Cook Time

Ingredients

  • For the Toast:
  • 2 slices of sourdough or whole grain bread 🍞
  • 1 ripe avocado 🥑
  • 0.5 tsp salt 🧂
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for spice) 🌶️
  • 1 tbsp feta or cotija cheese, crumbled (optional) 🧀
  • For the Cilantro Lime Dressing:
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
  • 2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
  • 1 tbsp lime juice 🍋
  • 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
  • 0.5 tsp honey or agave syrup 🍯
  • 0.25 tsp salt 🧂
  • 0.25 tsp cumin
  • For Toppings:
  • Sliced cherry tomatoes 🍅
  • Radish slices (optional) 🌱
  • Extra cilantro for garnish 🌿
  • Lime wedges for serving 🍋

Instructions

  1. 11️⃣ Make the Dressing
  2. 2In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, honey, salt, and cumin. Set aside. 🍋🌿✨
  3. 32️⃣ Prepare the Avocado
  4. 4Mash the avocado in a bowl and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes for a little heat. 🥑🔥
  5. 53️⃣ Toast the Bread
  6. 6Lightly toast the sourdough or whole grain bread until golden brown. 🍞🔥
  7. 74️⃣ Assemble the Toast
  8. 8Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toast. Drizzle with the cilantro lime dressing, then top with cherry tomatoes, radish slices, and crumbled feta or cotija cheese. 🥑🍅🌿
  9. 95️⃣ Garnish & Serve
  10. 10Finish with extra cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, and a drizzle of olive oil for extra richness. Serve immediately! 🍋✨
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