Avocado Toast

Ingredients

• 2 slices sturdy bread ($0.40*)
• 1 garlic clove (peeled, $0.08)
• 1 avocado (medium-sized, $1.39**)
• 1 tsp lemon juice (fresh, $0.14)
• ⅛ tsp salt ($0.02)
• ⅛ tsp black pepper (freshly cracked, $0.02)
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper ($0.02)

Steps

1. 1

   Cut 2 slices of sturdy bread. Toast the bread in a toaster or in a skillet on the stovetop until golden brown.

2. 2

   Rub the peeled garlic clove over the top of the warm toasted bread, making sure to fully cover the entire surface area.

3. 3

   Next, halve the avocado and remove the pit. Scoop out the avocado flesh from both halves and place it in a bowl. Add a small squeeze of fresh lemon juice (about 1 tsp), salt and pepper to the bowl and mash the avocado with a fork. I recommend leaving it just a little chunky.

4. 4

   Divide the avocado mixture and spread it on top of each slice of toast. Top with a pinch of red pepper flakes and a pinch of sea salt (optional).