Avocado Bruschetta

Part of the reason I want to do my internships in South Africa, is because I was raised there. I remember this one holiday when I was about nine years old where I wouldn’t eat anything but avocados and tangerines. My mother loves telling me this story since I’m a bit vague on the details. She always says; “You ate avocados till you turned green and then ate tangerines till you looked normal again.”

In recent times I have found that I quite enjoy cooking and I’ll be posting some of my favourite South African recipes. This particular recipe isn’t really South African but it always makes me think of that holiday and it’s incredibly easy to make and delicious, to boot.

Avocado Bruschetta

(serves about 3 people)

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe to overripe avocados
• Cherry tomatoes
• Salt and pepper
• Small loaf of bread
• Olive oil
• Optional: cream cheese, lemon juice, coriander

1. Cut up the avocados mash them up with a fork.
2. Slice up a few cherry tomatoes and throw them in with the avocado, including any juices!
3. Mix them up and throw in salt and pepper till you’re happy with the taste.
4. Optional: Mix in a tablespoon or two of cream cheese, a few drops of lemon juice and/or a pinch or two of coriander.
5. Toast the slices of bread and them let them sizzle in a hot pan with olive oil.
6. Serve and enjoy!