Roasted Tomato and Avocado Tartine (Toast) Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup roasted red tomatoes
• 4 slices miche or other artisan bread
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 6 basil leaves, very finely chopped
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• 2 avocados
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing on top

Directions:

1. Drain tomatoes, reserving marinade.
2. Brush bread slices with tomato marinade.
3. Mix lemon zest, basil, salt, and pepper. Spread about half the zest mixture on bread slices, dividing evenly. Toast bread slices on a grill or place on a baking sheet in 375°F oven for a few minutes, until toasty.
4. Halve avocados and remove pits. Scoop flesh from 3 avocado halves into a bowl along with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Mash with a fork. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Set aside.
5. Thinly slice remaining avocado half.
6. Spread mashed avocado on toasts. Top with sliced avocado and roasted tomatoes. Season with remaining zest mixture. Drizzle with a little more olive oil.