Creamy Avocado Toast with Garlic Mushrooms

Serves 2

Ingredients

For the avocado:

• 1 avocado
• 2 tbsp. basil, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 1 tbsp. tahini
• juice of half lemon
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tbsp. water
• pinch of salt

For the mushrooms:

• ½ tsp. olive oil
• 8.8 oz. (250g) mushrooms
• 2 tbsp. pine nuts
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• pinch of salt
• 2 slices bread, toasted
• 1 tbsp. fresh basil leaves, chopped
• pinch of black pepper
• juice of 1 lemon

What you need to do

1. Start by placing all the ingredients for the avocado into a blender or food processor. Pulse until they are broken down but still retain a slightly chunky texture.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is warm, toss in the mushrooms, pine nuts, minced garlic and a pinch of salt. Cook for approximately 5-10 minutes until the mushrooms become soft and tender.
3. While the mushrooms are cooking, toast the slices of bread until they are lightly browned.
4. Once the toast is ready, spoon some of the avocado mixture onto each slice, spreading it evenly with a spoon.
5. Top the avocado toast with the cooked mushrooms from the pan, followed by a scattering of fresh basil leaves, a pinch of black pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice.