Avocado Toast with Ricotta, Olive Oil, Lemon Zest, and Basil
Crunchy toast topped with mashed avocado, creamy ricotta, olive oil, lemon, basil, and flaky salt makes a bright, satisfying no-cook bite.
Prep 5 min · Cook 3 min · Total 8 min · Makes 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1 slice country or sourdough bread, approximately 1/2 inch thick
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium pitted and peeled Hass avocado
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste, from 1/2 lemon
- 4 to 5 tablespoons high-quality ricotta
- Thinly sliced basil leaves, for garnish
- Lemon zest, for garnish
- Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Brush the bread lightly with extra-virgin olive oil, then toast it until it is as golden and crisp as you like. Add the avocado on top and use a fork to spread and mash it over the whole slice. Squeeze lemon juice over the toast, then spoon the ricotta over it in small dollops. Finish with another drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, plus basil, lemon zest, sea salt, and pepper. Serve right away.