Avocado Toast Pizza

For those who can't get enough of avocado toast.......
(serves 4)

1 large prebaked pizza crust, such as Boboli brand
1 T. EVOO, plus ore for drizzling
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped fresh red chile pepper, thinly sliced (remove seeds for a milder
     flavor - wear gloves*)
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro, chopped, plus some whole leaves for garnish
1/2 t. kosher* salt
Flesh from 2 avocados, cut into 1/4" slices
1 T. fresh lemon juice
1/2*-1 t. crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper
Salsa verde, for dipping

Place a pizza stone or rimmed baking sheet on the middle oven rack; preheat to 450. Brush the surface of the pizza crust with the oil. Scatter the garlic and most of the chili slices (reserve a few for garnish) over the top, plus the chopped cilantro, and 1/4 t. of the salt. Use a pizza peel or cake lifter to transfer the crust to the pizza peel in the oven; bake until the edges of the crust are browned and the garlic is very fragrant, 8-10 min. Transfer to a cutting board, then top with the sliced avocados, a sprinkling of lemon juice, the crushed red pepper flakes, the black pepper, and the reserved chile slices. Drizzle with a little more of the oil, if desired. Cut into pieces and serve with the salsa verde, for dipping.

"God longs for us to long for Him."

Love,

Chef Deb