Ingredients

• 2 ripe avocados
• 10-12 fresh basil leaves
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Coarse salt (Kosher)
• Bakery French bread
• 6 Tbsp salted butter, melted
• 1 Tbsp garlic powder

Instructions

Pre-heat grill to medium (375°F).  Cut avocados in half and remove the seeds.  Place the avocado cut-side down directly on the pre-heated grill or on a vegetable grilling rack.  Cook for 8 to 10 mins until the fruit is lightly charred, then transfer to plate to cool slightly.

Spoon the grilled avocado out of the peel into a medium bowl; mash it with a fork until chunky.  Slice the basil leaves into thin ribbons; add to the mashed avocado along with the juice of 1/2 lemon and salt to taste.  Stir well to combine.

Combine garlic powder with melted butter.  Slice bread into 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness, spread butter/garlic mixture onto slices, and place butter-side down on grill until toasted.

Scoop avocado mixture on toasted bread slices and serve.  Serves four.

Notes

Adapted from Kroger recipe mail out and adjusted by Jeff Savell, Jennifer Larriviere, and Thomas Larriviere.