Avocado Open-Faced Sandwich Recipe

Name: Avocado Open-Faced Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup whole-milk ricotta, drained; 1 tablespoon capers, drained, rinsed and crushed; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (the good stuff); Zest of 1/2 lemon plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Big pinch kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 small shallot, sliced; 2 tablespoons sea salt flakes; Zest of 1 lemon; 6 slices sourdough bread, toasted; 1 avocado, sliced; 2 to 3 heirloom tomatoes, sliced; 2 tablespoons salted sunflower seeds

Servings: persons

1 cup whole-milk ricotta, drained
1 tablespoon capers, drained, rinsed and crushed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (the good stuff)
Zest of 1/2 lemon plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Big pinch kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 small shallot, sliced
2 tablespoons sea salt flakes
Zest of 1 lemon
6 slices sourdough bread, toasted
1 avocado, sliced
2 to 3 heirloom tomatoes, sliced
2 tablespoons salted sunflower seeds

1
For the ricotta mixture: Add the ricotta, capers, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, salt and some pepper to a bowl.
2
Set aside and allow the flavors to meld.
3
For the layers: Add the shallots to a bowl, cover with ice water and soak for 10 minutes prior to using.
4
Add the sea salt and lemon zest to a bowl and combine with your fingers.
5
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.
6
Cut diagonally.

190

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup whole-milk ricotta, drained, 1 tablespoon capers, drained, rinsed and crushed, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (the good stuff), Zest of 1/2 lemon plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Avocado Open-Faced Sandwich falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Avocado Open-Faced Sandwich

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