Heirloom Tomatoes on Grilled Bread

2 slices of whole/multi-grain bread or your favorite bread, cut in half on the diagonal
1/2 avocado, pitted, peeled, and mashed
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
pinch of salt, as desired
1 red ripe tomato, preferably heirloom, cut in half, stem removed then sliced 1/4 inch thick into 8 slices
pinch of red chili pepper flakes
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
6 fresh basil leaves, finely cut into thin strips

Arrange bread slices on a grill pan and toast on both until lightly golden. Allow to cool on a rack. This can be done on your outdoor grill if it is fired up!
Mash the avocado, add the garlic, lemon juice and season as desired with salt.
Spread 1 tablespoon of the mashed avocado onto each bread slice. Top with 2 slices of tomato. Sprinkle with a few red pepper flakes and season with a dash of salt, if desired. Drizzle each piece with 1/4 teaspoon of olive oil. Garnish with basil and serve.

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