Roasted Pepper Avocado Toast

Serves 2 · 10 min prep · 25 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 420 cal
• 10g protein
• 38g carbs
• 28g fat
• 8g fiber

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Ingredients

• 2 slices thick-sliced sourdough bread
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper
• 2 ripe avocados
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 2 optional soft-boiled or fried eggs
• for garnish fresh basil or microgreens
• 1 tsp optional everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 425°F. Halve and seed the red and yellow bell peppers, then cut them into flat panels so they roast evenly.
2. 2Toss the pepper pieces with half of the olive oil and salt. Arrange skin-side up on a small sheet pan and roast until the skins blister and char in spots and the flesh is soft and sweet, 18 to 22 minutes.
3. 3Transfer the hot peppers to a bowl and cover with a plate for 5 minutes to steam. Peel away the loosened skins, then slice the roasted flesh into thick strips. Toss the strips with a drizzle of olive oil and smoked paprika.
4. 4Toast the sourdough until deep golden and crisp on the outside but still chewy inside, either in a toaster or in a dry skillet over medium heat, about 2 minutes per side.
5. 5While the bread toasts, halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Add lemon juice, the remaining salt, black pepper, and a light pinch of red pepper flakes. Mash with a fork until creamy but still a little chunky.
6. 6Rub the hot toast lightly with the cut side of the garlic clove for aroma. Drizzle each slice with a little olive oil.
7. 7Spread the mashed avocado thickly over each toast. Pile the warm roasted pepper strips on top so they are the clear star, folding some pieces for height and color contrast.
8. 8Finish with more smoked paprika, optional everything bagel seasoning, torn basil or microgreens, and a soft-boiled or fried egg if you want extra protein. Serve immediately while the toast is crisp and the peppers are still warm.