Avocado Bruschetta
Introduction
Avocado stands in for cheese in this simple, elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
8 ounces whole-wheat baguette, sliced into 8 (1-inch) pieces
2 avocados, pit removed
juice of 1 lime
1 large ripe tomato, diced, excess juice discarded
2 extra thin slices sweet onion, cut into quarters (see photo)
salt and pepper
2 avocados, pit removed
juice of 1 lime
1 large ripe tomato, diced, excess juice discarded
2 extra thin slices sweet onion, cut into quarters (see photo)
salt and pepper
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Spread the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through, until the bread is toasted.
Meanwhile, mash the avocados with the juice of one lime (about two tablespoons) and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
Spread the avocado mixture on top of the baguette slices (1 heaping tablespoon per slice). Top with a couple of pieces of onion and a few chunks of tomato. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Serve immediately.
Serving Size: 8 servings; 1 slice each
Spread the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through, until the bread is toasted.
Meanwhile, mash the avocados with the juice of one lime (about two tablespoons) and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
Spread the avocado mixture on top of the baguette slices (1 heaping tablespoon per slice). Top with a couple of pieces of onion and a few chunks of tomato. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Serve immediately.
Serving Size: 8 servings; 1 slice each
Number of Servings: 8