Avocado Toast with Grilled Tomatoes and Capers

Servings: 2 | Serving size: 1 slice bread with toppings

Cooking Time: 45 Minutes

This recipe can easily be multiplied but does not make good leftovers.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 4 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes
• 1 large shallot (thinly sliced)
• 1 small avocado
• 1/16 tsp. salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 lemon (juiced)
• 2 tsp. capers
• 2 slices whole grain or gluten free bread
• 4 large leaves fresh basil (chiffonade)

Place a small skillet in the oven and preheat to 350°F.

When the oven is hot add the oil to the pan and swirl to coat.

Add the tomatoes and shallots and toss to coat well and return the pan to the oven.

Roast the tomatoes and shallots for about 10 to 12 minutes. Toss about every 3 to 4 minutes.

While the tomatoes and shallots are roasting mash the avocado in a small bowl.

Add the salt, pepper and lemon juice and fold together.

After the tomatoes and shallots have roasted about 10 to 12 minutes add the capers.

Toss and return the pan to the oven for 4 to 5 minutes.

Toast the bread and then spread the avocado mixture on top.

Top with the roasted shallot, caper, and tomato mixture, then the basil.

Serve.