Open Faced Avocado Spread Sandwiches Food

OPEN FACED AVOCADO SPREAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mash together 2 ripe avocados. A potato masher is the fastest route.
• Stir 1/8 tsp salt (or to taste) and 1 tsp fresh lemon juice into the mashed avocados until well combined.
• Lightly toast your sliced bread (if desired) with a small pat of butter until the edges are golden brown.
• Add a generous layer of avocado spread over each piece of toast. Add your desired toppings, then drizzle each piece of toast with extra virgin olive oil and top with freshly cracked black pepper. So so good!

OPEN-FACED FINGER SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Toast the bread. Trim the crusts. Halve the slices into 1 1/2-by-3-inch pieces.
• For the prosciutto and ricotta: In a small bowl, mix together the ricotta, olive oil, lemon zest and salt. Spread the mixture on 6 pieces of bread. Ribbon a piece of prosciutto on top and garnish with 2 arugula leaves.
• For the avocado: Place 2 slices of avocado on 6 pieces of bread. Sprinkle evenly with the quinoa, sea salt and chile flakes.
• For the smoked salmon: In a small bowl, mix together the creme fraiche and capers. Spread evenly over the remaining 6 pieces of bread. Ribbon a piece of salmon over the top and garnish with 1 or 2 batons of chive.

OPEN-FACED SANDWICH

Steps:

• To assemble, first spread a layer of mayonnaise on top of the toasted bread.
• Halve the avocado and scoop the flesh out of one half, using a tablespoon to ease it out. Place it on the toast and mash flat using a fork.
• Now spread on a layer of hummus on top of the smashed avocado.
• Arrange the lettuce on top, followed by the tomato slices. Sprinkle over the capers.
• Now add a light squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a small pinch of salt.
• Cut the sandwich in half and then it's ready to devour.

OPEN-FACE SALMON AND AVOCADO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Melt a thin layer of butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add the bread and toast on both sides until golden, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Combine the sour cream, preserved lemon and a few turns of pepper in a small bowl.
• To assemble, dollop the preserved lemon sour cream all over the bread, then top with slices of avocado. Season the avocado with salt. Nestle in the slices of salmon, radishes and cornichons. Top with black pepper and crushed red pepper, if using. Sprinkle with the chives or dill and sesame seeds, then serve with the lemon wedges. Enjoy!

AVOCADO OPEN-FACED SANDWICH

Steps:

• For the ricotta mixture: Add the ricotta, capers, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, salt and some pepper to a bowl. Set aside and allow the flavors to meld.
• For the layers: Add the shallots to a bowl, cover with ice water and soak for 10 minutes prior to using.
• Add the sea salt and lemon zest to a bowl and combine with your fingers.
• To build: Top each slice of bread with some of the ricotta mixture, 2 slices avocado, 3 slices tomato and some shallots, sunflower seeds and lemon salt to finish. Cut diagonally.

OPEN FACED AVOCADO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Make vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, with a whisk, beat together 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper. Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and beat until emulsified. Add the other 1/2 tablespoon of vinegar and 1 more tablespoon of olive oil and beat until emulsified. Top the mixture with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the garlic clove. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• On 1 slice each of bread layer sliced avocado and tomato. Drizzle the vinaigrette over sandwiches. Top with a sprig of cilantro.

OPEN-FACED AVOCADO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Toss avocado slices gently with Italian dressing; drain well, reserving the dressing.
• Spread mayo evenly over 1 side of each bread slice. Top bread slices evenly with avocado, cheese slices, tomato and alfalfa sprouts.
• Drizzle sandwiches evenly with reserved Italian dressing and serve immediately.

OPEN-FACED SALMON SANDWICHES WITH AVOCADO-WASABI SPREAD

Steps:

• Fill a saucepan wide enough to hold salmon with 2 1/2 inches cold water. Stir in 1/4 cup lemon juice, the celery, parsley, and 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add salmon, skin side down. Cover, and simmer until salmon is just cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer salmon to a plate, and let cool 20 minutes. Discard poaching liquid. Flake salmon into large pieces.
• Put avocado, wasabi paste, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice into a food processor, and season with salt; puree. Transfer to a small bowl, and cover tightly with plastic wrap, pressing wrap directly onto the surface. Refrigerate until ready to use (up to 30 minutes).
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut baguette in half crosswise, and trim crust from sides; cut each half lengthwise into three 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange, flat side down, in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in oven until lightly golden, about 7 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes. Spread each bread slice with about 2 tablespoons avocado-wasabi mixture, and top with salmon and sprouts.

OPEN FACED EGGPLANT-AVOCADO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Slice the eggplant into 1/4 inch slices and lightly spread olive oil on both sides of each slice.
• Toast the slices of eggplant in toaster oven (Or you could bake in oven for ~8 minutes at 350 degrees).
• Set aside to cool slightly.
• Coarsely mash avocados in a bowl.
• Add garlic, lime juice, salt, pepper, mint, and cilantro. Mix well.
• Place eggplant slices on bread (covering the bread) and spread the avocado spread generously on top of the eggplant.