Avocado Garlicky Mushroom Toast with Sourdough (Print version)

Creamy avocado and garlicky seared mushrooms on crisp sourdough toast, ready in 15 minutes for a fast savory breakfast or lunch.

# Ingredients:

For the garlicky mushrooms

01 - 8 oz (225 g) cremini or baby bella mushrooms, wiped clean and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
05 - 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
06 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
07 - Freshly ground black pepper

For the avocado

08 - 1 large ripe avocado
09 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
10 - Pinch of fine sea salt

To serve

11 - 2 thick slices sourdough bread
12 - Flaky sea salt
13 - Microgreens or chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms in a single layer and cook without stirring for 3 to 4 minutes until one side is deeply golden. Toss and cook 2 to 3 minutes more until tender and reduced. Stir in the garlic, thyme, tamari, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then remove from heat.
02 - Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Add lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth with a little texture remaining.
03 - Toast the sourdough slices until the edges are deeply golden and the centers feel firm and dry. A toaster or dry skillet both work well.
04 - Spread the mashed avocado thickly over each slice of toast. Pile the warm mushrooms on top and finish with flaky sea salt and microgreens or parsley. Serve immediately.

# Good to know:

01 - Serve immediately while the toast is crisp and the mushrooms are warm.