Galentines Avocado Toast Strawberries (Printable Version)

Fresh avocado toast layered with strawberries and a sweet balsamic glaze for a bright brunch dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread or whole grain bread

→ Avocado Mixture

02 - 2 ripe avocados
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
04 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
05 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
06 - ½ teaspoon red chili flakes, optional

→ Strawberry Topping

07 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
08 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, sliced thinly
10 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Balsamic Glaze

11 - ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar

# Cooking Steps:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Allow to reduce for 4 to 5 minutes until syrupy. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
02 - Toast bread slices until golden and crisp using a toaster or grill pan.
03 - In a bowl, mash avocados with lime juice, sea salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes if using, until creamy but slightly chunky.
04 - In another bowl, toss sliced strawberries with honey and fresh basil until evenly coated.
05 - Spread mashed avocado evenly over each slice of toasted bread.
06 - Spoon strawberry mixture generously on top of the avocado layer.
07 - Drizzle cooled balsamic glaze generously over each toast.
08 - Finish with an extra grind of black pepper if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 10 minutes — no cooking required beyond toasting bread and reducing a quick glaze.
  • Stunningly beautiful — the red strawberries against creamy green avocado make every plate look celebration-worthy.
  • Easily vegan — simply swap honey for maple syrup throughout.
  • Crowd-friendly — yields 4 generous servings, perfect for a small brunch gathering.
  • Balanced flavors — creamy, tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy all in one bite.
02 -
  • Start the glaze first — it needs a few minutes to reduce and then time to cool before drizzling.
  • Don't over-mash the avocado — a slightly chunky texture gives each bite more character and body.
  • Toast right before serving — avocado toast is best the moment it's assembled, while the bread is still crisp.
  • Slice basil thinly — thin ribbons (chiffonade) release more aroma and distribute evenly across the strawberry topping.
  • Taste and adjust — a pinch more sea salt or an extra squeeze of lime on the avocado can make all the difference.
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