Avocado Bruschetta (Ready In 20 Minutes!)
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Avocado Bruschetta (Ready In 20 Minutes!)
Description
This Avocado Bruschetta Recipe starts by slicing a baguette thinly and toasting the pieces under a broiler until the tops turn golden brown. Each slice is brushed with olive oil to enhance crispness and flavor. While warming, cherry tomatoes are quartered and mixed with olive oil and minced garlic for a simple, vibrant topping.
The avocado flesh is mashed with garlic, finely chopped basil, salt, and black pepper to create a creamy, herbaceous spread. The avocado mixture is generously spooned onto the toasted bread, then topped with the tomato and garlic oil blend. Finishing touches can include additional fresh basil, a drizzle of balsamic reduction, and a sprinkling of flaky sea salt for texture and flavor complexity.
This dish makes a bright, fresh starter or small plate. Components may be prepared ahead and assembled just before serving to preserve the toast’s crunch and avocado’s green color. It’s suitable for a spring or summer meal component or a light snack between meals.
Adding lemon juice to the avocado helps prevent browning if storing the mixture a day or two in advance. Keeping components separate until ready to serve maintains freshness and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 baguette
- 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided, 60 mL
- 2 cups cherry tomato about 350 g, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic divided
- 2 avocado
- 2 Tbsp basil finely chopped, fresh
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- basil balsamic reduction; flaky salt; for serving
- balsamic vinegar
- salt
Instructions
- Toast: Preheat oven to broil. Slice baguette diagonally into ¼ inch slices and arrange on a baking sheet. Brush tops with 2 Tbsp of oil. Place in the middle of the oven and broil for 5 minutes, or until tops are golden brown (watch closely, they can burn quickly).
- Tomatoes: Meanwhile, combine chopped tomatoes with remaining 2 Tbsp of oil and 2 of the cloves of minced garlic.
- Avocado: Scoop the flesh of each avocado into a bowl and mash with a fork. Stir in remaining 2 cloves of minced garlic, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble: Spoon avocado mixture onto each toasted baguette piece, mashing with a fork to create an even layer. Top with tomato mixture. Optionally top with more fresh basil, a drizzle of balsamic reduction, and/or flaky sea salt.
Notes
- Make ahead by preparing components separately and assembling just before serving.
- Add lemon juice to avocado mix to prevent browning if preparing in advance.
- Watch the bread closely when broiling to avoid burning; slices toast quickly.
- Drizzle balsamic reduction and sprinkle flaky salt last for best flavor contrast.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 626 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 626kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 73.1g | 24% |
| Protein | 12.9g | 26% |
| Fat | 33.8g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2g | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 878mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 713mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 9.9g | 40% |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 6% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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