# What you'll need:
→ Bread
01 - 12 slices artisan bread (sourdough, multigrain, or gluten-free), toasted
→ Avocado
02 - 4 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice
04 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
05 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Savory Toppings
06 - 6 poached or soft-boiled eggs (optional)
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (or vegan feta)
09 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
10 - ½ cup radishes, thinly sliced
11 - ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
12 - ½ cup smoked salmon (optional)
13 - ¼ cup microgreens or arugula
→ Festive & Sweet Toppings
14 - ½ cup pomegranate seeds
15 - ¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
16 - 2 tablespoons dried cranberries, chopped
17 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
→ Seasonings & Condiments
18 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
19 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
20 - 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
21 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
22 - Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp. Arrange on a serving platter.
02 - Scoop out the avocado flesh into a medium bowl and mash with lemon or lime juice, sea salt, and black pepper until mostly smooth with some texture.
03 - Arrange the mashed avocado in a bowl with a spoon, then place all toppings in small bowls or on platters for easy access.
04 - Invite guests to spread avocado onto the toasted bread and customize with savory, sweet, or festive toppings of their choice.
05 - Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and season with red pepper flakes, everything bagel seasoning, flaky sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper as desired.
