Smashed Avocado With Chili Flakes & Lime Recipe
Make Smashed Avocado With Chili Flakes & Lime Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Smashed avocado mix
Mix-ins & garnish
To serve
Method
Smashed avocado mix
prepare avocados
Cut avocados in half lengthwise, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a medium mixing bowl.
add seasonings
Add lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and the initial 1 tsp red chili flakes to the bowl with avocado.
smash and combine
Using a fork or potato masher, coarsely mash the avocados until mostly smooth but still a little chunky — about 30–45 seconds. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.
Mix-ins & garnish
fold in fresh ingredients
Gently fold in chopped cilantro, diced red onion, and quartered cherry tomatoes (if using) until evenly distributed. Reserve a few cilantro leaves and a couple of tomato pieces for garnish.
final seasoning
Sprinkle an additional 1/2 tsp red chili flakes over the smashed avocado and gently fold once more. Add a squeeze of extra lime if you want brighter acidity.
To serve
assemble
Divide the smashed avocado among the 4 slices of toasted bread, spreading evenly. Garnish each slice with reserved cilantro leaves, a pinch of extra red chili flakes, and a lime wedge on the side.
serve
Serve immediately so the bread stays crisp, and instruct diners to squeeze lime over the avocado to taste.