Smashed avocado with sweet persimmon

This healthy snack or light meal is a deliciously healthy twist on an Aussie favourite with only one simple addition. The combination of the sweet persimmon with the creamy avocado is simply perfect.

Serves: 2 as a snack

Ingredients:

• 2 slices sourdough bread
• ½ ripe avocado
• 1 ripe sweet persimmon
• Salt and pepper (optional)

Method:

1. Toast sourdough and spread on a layer of avocado.

2. Remove persimmon Calyx (stem), rinse and thinly slice lengthways then halve the rounds.

3. Layer persimmon on top of avocado.

4. Taste and enjoy!

Tip: When you slice persimmons lengthways, you will see a beautiful, naturally occurring star shape.

Recipe courtesy of Australian Persimmons. 

Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, The Way Mum Made It, yet? Featuring 175 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now.