Avocado Toast With Ricotta, Olive Oil, Lemon Zest, and Basil Recipe

Name: Avocado Toast With Ricotta, Olive Oil, Lemon Zest, and Basil Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 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 (see note); Thinly sliced basil leaves, for garnish; Lemon zest, for garnish; Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

This open-faced sandwich pairs avocado with Italian flavors like creamy ricotta, extra-virgin olive oil, bright lemon zest, and fragrant basil. A squeeze of lemon juice cuts through the avocado and keeps the whole thing tasting light and summery, no cooking required.

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 (see note)
Thinly sliced basil leaves, for garnish
Lemon zest, for garnish
Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper