Step 1- Prep the avocado and tomato. Remove the skin and pit from the avocado, then slice your tomato. Mash the avocado in a small bowl until it reaches your preferred texture — chunky or smooth, whatever you're into. Add the lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then mix everything together.
Step 2- Toast the bread. Toast your bread of choice until it's golden and sturdy enough to hold toppings without going soggy. Nobody wants a floppy toast situation.
Step 3- Build the toast. Spread the avocado mixture evenly across each slice of toast. Layer the sliced tomatoes on top of the avocado, covering the surface as evenly as you can.
Step 4- Finish it off. Rough chop the fresh basil and scatter it over the tomatoes. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze on top, then finish with an extra squeeze of lemon and a little flaky sea salt and black pepper.
Hint- If you want a deeper, sweeter tomato flavor, try roasting your tomatoes instead of using them raw. Slice them, lay them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
