Prep time
10 min
Cook time
0 min
Serves
2
Calories
~340 kcal
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
Method
01
Toast the bread properly
This is not a light toast situation. Push the sourdough until it's deep golden — almost dark at the edges. You want a crust that can hold the weight of the avocado without going soggy. A cast iron pan or a grill gives better results than a standard toaster.
02
Mash the avocado with intention
Scoop the avocado flesh into a bowl. Add lemon juice, a good pinch of salt, and a crack of black pepper. Mash with a fork and stop when it's still chunky. The texture matters — smooth avocado paste is forgettable, chunky avocado is a meal.
03
Season the tomatoes
Halve the cherry tomatoes and toss them with a small drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and chili flakes. Let them sit for 2 minutes. The salt draws out just enough juice to make them saucy without making the toast wet.
04
Build the stack
Spread the avocado thickly over the warm toast — right to the edges. Spoon the tomatoes over the avocado. Then pile the microgreens on top. Don't press them down. The height is part of the presentation.
05
Finish and eat immediately
Drizzle olive oil over the entire stack. Add more chili flakes and a final crack of black pepper. Eat within a minute — the toast begins to soften fast, and the avocado browns if left. This is a now-or-never dish.
Tips for the best result
- ✦The avocado must be perfectly ripe — it should give when pressed gently near the stem. If it's hard, leave it out at room temperature for a day.
- ✦Lemon juice is not optional — it lifts the avocado and prevents browning.
- ✦Microgreens are delicate. Don't dress them or they wilt instantly. Just pile them on at the end.
- ✦Use good olive oil to finish. This recipe is simple enough that ingredient quality is everything.
- ✦Add a soft poached or fried egg on top if you want more protein.
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