California Garlic Bread with Sautéed Spinach and Avocados

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Melt butter; add in 2/3 of the garlic, season with salt and pepper, stir and set aside.
3. Place bread onto baking sheet and liberally brush it with garlic butter. Set aside.
4. In a small skillet, sauté 2 tsp. oil and remaining garlic for 1 minute; add in spinach and stir just until spinach begins to wilt. Remove from heat, squeeze a few drops of lemon juice, stir and spread it over-top of prepared bread.
5. In same pan, add tomatoes and peppers; sauté for 2 minutes. Place atop the spinach-topped bread, season with salt and pepper (and red pepper for some heat).
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes. While the bread bakes, cut avocado into bite-sized chunks.
7. Toss avocado with 1 tsp. oil, salt, red pepper, a small squeeze of fresh lemon juice and toss.
8. Top baked garlic bread with avocado and drizzle with balsamic reduction/glaze.

Beverage Pairing: Petite Sirah