avocado toasts with oaxacan sesame sauce

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Ingredients

• 1 cup sesame seeds (4 ounces)
• 1/3 cup raw slivered almonds
• 1/3 cup raw peanuts
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 cup peanut oil
• Salt
• 2 Hass avocados, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• Twelve 1/2-inch-thick slices of baguette, toasted
• Chopped cilantro, for garnish

Details

Servings 12
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from foodandwine.com

Preparation

Step 1

> In a medium skillet, toast the sesame seeds, almonds and peanuts over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until they are golden and fragrant, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and let cool completely.

> Add the crushed red pepper and peanut oil to the food processor and pulse until a chunky sauce forms. Scrape the sauce into a bowl; season with salt. 


> In a medium bowl, toss the avocados with the lime juice and season with salt. Mash the avocado onto the toasts and transfer to a platter. Spoon some of the sesame sauce on top, garnish with chopped cilantro and serve, passing additional sesame sauce at 
the table.