We're not exactly going to win a medal for figuring this one out, but still. We've eaten this simple, creamy, peppery dish several times at Cafe Gitane in New York City (for breakfast as well as an appetizer at dinner) and finally made it at home...
We don't know the restaurant's exact preparation, but the bread is always a thick, nutty whole grain and there's a kicker — a big sprinkling of red pepper flakes over the top of the mashed-up avocado.
For our version, we drizzled some olive oil on a piece of wheatberry bread and toasted it. We mixed the avocado with some lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then spread it on top of the toast and added red pepper flakes. A very filling, colorful breakfast on this grey New York morning.
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yummm Going to try this one!
The way I have always done it was to slice the avocado on the cracker/bread of choice, squeeze a little lemon or lime juice and salt/peppper. Your version looks delicious; the red pepper flakes are a great touch.
i had an amazing version of this at pizzaiolo in oakland, california recently. it included cucumbers and coriander and the loveliest, creamiest avocado on a thick-cut slice of rustic, wood-fired toast. yowzah!
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Wow! That looks like it would hit the spot!
ooh, this looks so very good!!!
Yeah! I loved my meals Cafe Gitane when I was in NY this winter. Thanks for the memory and the easy meal tip!
My dad used to make these for lazy Sunday dinners, one slice of avocado toast and one slice of open-faced grilled cheese per person done under the broiler. Both with a liberal addition of seasoned salt and an extra dash or two of hot sauce for the adventurous.
ate avocado on toast every day while visiting friends in Chile! It is a breakfast staple there and totally delish!
Try it with a little smashed up lime pickle for some south asian flair. awesome with beer.
I have to ask: how much is this at Cafe Gitane?
we like to add a little balsamic to ours.
Soy sauce on the toast too. It's crazy, but so good.
Simple is best. I like sourdough bread with my avocado toast, salt, pepper, and a spritz of lime or lemon juice. Whole grain is ok but sourdough is good because of the sour tang. Need good bread of course.