Description
Zesty avocado toast brings Mediterranean flavors to your breakfast table, combining crisp bread with creamy smashed avocado and bright tomato garnish. Simple ingredients create a delightful morning meal you’ll savor with each satisfying bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 baguette or crusty bread, sliced
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup (150 grams) cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 clove garlic, halved
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) red onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Halve the avocados and extract the flesh into a mixing container, incorporating lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mash thoroughly with a fork until achieving a rustic, chunky texture.
- Dice cherry tomatoes, finely chop red onion, and roughly chop cilantro in a separate bowl. Enhance with olive oil, salt, and pepper, gently mixing to integrate flavors.
- Heat the oven to 375°F. Arrange bread slices on a baking tray, lightly drizzling with olive oil. Bake for 10 minutes until crisp and golden brown.
- After removing bread from oven, gently rub the garlic clove across each slice’s surface, infusing subtle aromatic notes.
- Layer a generous spread of smashed avocado mixture onto each crispy bread slice. Crown with the prepared tomato medley.
- Transfer bruschetta to a serving platter, garnishing with additional fresh cilantro for visual appeal and herbal brightness. Serve immediately while bread remains warm and crisp.
Notes
- Adjust avocado texture by mashing more or less for personal preference, creating a chunky or smooth spread that suits individual tastes.
- Select ripe, slightly soft avocados for the best creamy consistency and richest flavor in the mixture.
- Experiment with different bread types like sourdough, whole grain, or gluten-free options to accommodate dietary needs and add unique flavor profiles.
- Add extra protein by sprinkling crumbled feta, goat cheese, or plant-based alternatives on top for a more substantial and nutritious bruschetta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg