Vegan Avocado Toast with Mushrooms and Ricotta - Yummy Gusto

Ingredients

• 4 slices whole grain bread, ideally seeded or with oats, flaxseeds, or sunflower seeds
• 1 ripe avocado, flesh scooped and mashed
• ½ cup vegan ricotta cheese or other vegan soft cheese alternative
• 1 cup mushrooms, cleaned and thinly sliced (cremini, shiitake, or portobello)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, divided, or substitute with parsley or chives
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Balsamic glaze, optional, for drizzling