Vegan Bacon Avocado Toast

Vegan

(4 Servings)

 1 Ripe Avocado

1 ½ tsp Apple Cider Vinegar

2 pinches of Maldon Salt

2 pieces of Ciabatta Bread (or bread of choice), Toasted

2 oz Maitake Mushrooms (or mushrooms of choice), broken apart into strips

1 small pinch smokey paprika

1 small pinch Cayenne Pepper

 Directions:

Start a sauté pan on high heat and add a bit of oil to coat the pan. Once the pan is really hot, carefully add the mushrooms into the pan and season with a bit of salt. Then after about 3 minutes turn the heat down to low and continue to slowly sauté the mushrooms until they are super caramelized and nice and crispy, but not burnt. This will take about 20 minutes. Once they are done, sprinkle with a pinch of smokey paprika, then reserve the mushrooms for your topping.
Cut the avocado in half is discard the seed. In a small bowl, scoop out the flesh of the avocado with a spoon. Add the salt and apple cider vinegar and mash with a fork. Mash until the avocado is smooth. Spread a thick layer on the toast and top with 2-3 pieces of crispy Maitakes. Last, sprinkle a small pinch of the cayenne pepper on top of each piece, if desired. Cut on a bias and serve. Enjoy!