# What You'll Need:
→ Bread
01 - 4 slices sourdough bread or whole grain bread
→ Avocado Mixture
02 - 2 ripe avocados
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
06 - 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, optional
→ Strawberry Topping
07 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
08 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, thinly sliced
10 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Balsamic Glaze
11 - 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce for 4 to 5 minutes until syrupy. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
02 - Toast bread slices until golden brown and crisp using a toaster or grill pan.
03 - In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe avocados with lime juice, sea salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes if using, until creamy with slight texture remaining.
04 - In a separate bowl, toss sliced strawberries with honey and fresh basil until evenly coated.
05 - Spread mashed avocado mixture evenly across each toasted bread slice.
06 - Spoon strawberry mixture generously over the avocado layer on each slice.
07 - Drizzle cooled balsamic glaze over the strawberry topping in a decorative pattern.
08 - Add additional freshly ground black pepper if desired and serve immediately.
