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When did avocado toast turn into a sad smear of brown guac on a thin piece of bread? Our version goes back to this dish’s Aussie roots where it all began. Call it Australian for avo toast—big chunks of avocado piled onto real bread seasoned with a bright pesto that lifts the whole thing. Make extra pesto for pasta, sandwiches, or anything that needs a little punch.
ALMOND & ARUGULA PESTO
½ cup toasted almonds
2 cloves garlic
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1 cup arugula, loosely packed, plus extra leaves as an optional garnish
½ cup olive oil
½ medium lemon, zested and juiced
Salt, taste
AVOCADO TOAST
1 slice country-style bread (about 1-inch thick)
¼ cup small-curd cottage cheese
1 medium avocado, halved, pitted and quartered
1 persian cucumber, sliced
1 teaspoon olive oil
⅛ teaspoon flaky sea salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
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When did avocado toast turn into a sad smear of brown guac on a thin piece of bread? Our version goes back to this dish’s Aussie roots where it all began. Call it Australian for avo toast—big chunks of avocado piled onto real bread seasoned with a bright pesto that lifts the whole thing. Make extra pesto for pasta, sandwiches, or anything that needs a little punch.
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