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...
Restaurant Re-Creation: Avocado Toast from Cafe Gitane
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.
Related: What Restaurant Meals Have You Re-Created at Home?
(Images: Elizabeth Passarella)
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yummm Going to try this one!
view nikamarie's profile
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.
view jgphotomom's profile
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!
http://flickr.com/photos/vvvanessa/2760768981/
view vanessa.vichitvadakan's profile
Wow! That looks like it would hit the spot!
view OneWallKitchen's profile
ooh, this looks so very good!!!
view orchidgirl1979's profile
Yeah! I loved my meals Cafe Gitane when I was in NY this winter. Thanks for the memory and the easy meal tip!
view MarmaladeInk's profile
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.
view roseslaw's profile
ate avocado on toast every day while visiting friends in Chile! It is a breakfast staple there and totally delish!
view FromTheFuture's profile
Try it with a little smashed up lime pickle for some south asian flair. awesome with beer.
view 212gretchen's profile
I have to ask: how much is this at Cafe Gitane?
view renata's profile
we like to add a little balsamic to ours.
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