Herbed Avocado Toasties
By Emma Roche - www.plantplate.com
This simple spread of avocado with fresh herbs and lemon makes a delicious a filling for sandwiches. You can also use it as a dip for raw vegetables.
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Ingredients
1
Large ripe avocado
1 Tbsp
Lemon or lime juice
1 Tbsp
Chopped fresh coriander
1 Tbsp
Chopped fresh dill
1 Tbsp
Sliced scallions
2 Tsp
Hot sauce
1
Clove garlic, crushed
Directions
1
Cut the avocado in half and scoop out the flesh. Place in a bowl and mash with a fork until only small lumps remain. Add all remaining “spread” ingredients and stir through to combine.
2
Serve with:
8 slices whole wheat bread
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
100g (about 3 1/2 oz.) arugula or baby spinach leaves
3
Toast the bread slices. Layer one slice with 1/4 of the avocado spread, sliced tomatoes and greens. Top with another slice, then warm through in a pan or toaster oven. Serve immediately.
4
If you are avoiding all fats for dietary purposes, you can substitute chickpeas or pureed yams in place of the avocado.
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