Avocado, Caper, and Pickled Onion Toast

Ingredients

• 1/2 avocado, pitted
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) capers, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) fresh lemon juice
• Kosher salt and ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon(s) lemon zest
• 1/4 small red onion
• 1 ounce(s) smoked trout or 1/2 soft-cooked egg for topping
• 2 slice(s) whole-grain bread, toasted

Preparation

1. Combine the onion, lemon juice, capers, oil, and 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper in a bowl. Let stand until the onions soften slightly, about 10 minutes.
2. In another bowl, mash the lemon zest and avocado with 1/8 tsp. salt
3. Spread half of the avocado mixture on one slice of toast and top with half the onions.
4. If desired, add either the smoked trout or the soft-cooked egg.
5. Repeat with remaining ingredients, and serve immediately.