Instructions

• Toast the 2 slices sourdough bread to light tan–medium in a toaster or in a skillet. If toasting in a skillet, lightly coat the skillet or the bread with cooking spray (optional) and toast on medium heat about 1–2 minutes per side until browned to your liking.
• While the bread toasts, add 1 cup cottage cheese (small curd) and 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder to a food processor or blender. Pulse a few times, then blend until the cottage cheese is smooth and creamy. Transfer the creamed cottage cheese to a small bowl.
• Halve the 1 small avocado and remove the pit. Scoop the avocado flesh into a small mixing bowl, squeeze the juice from the 1/2 lemon or lime over the avocado, add 1/4 cup prepared salsa, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mash and mix with a fork until combined and slightly chunky.
• Divide the creamed cottage cheese evenly between the two toasted sourdough slices, spreading it to cover each slice.
• Top each slice with the avocado–salsa mixture. Garnish as desired with Everything Bagel Seasoning, salsa, diced tomatoes, and/or diced parsley or cilantro. Serve immediately.