Avocado crostini or avocado bruschetta
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Avocado crostini or avocado bruschetta
Description
This recipe outlines preparing crostini by grilling or toasting bread slices, optionally rubbing them with garlic for added aroma and flavor. The avocado bruschetta salsa is made by combining ripe avocado slices, thinly sliced red onion washed to mellow sharpness, diced hot or mild peppers, freshly squeezed lime juice, chopped cilantro, olive oil, and salt. Chilling the salsa before serving helps meld the flavors.
The contrast of crisp toasted bread with the creamy, tangy avocado mixture results in a refreshing bite with a hint of heat from the peppers. The lime juice brightens the ingredients, and cilantro adds herbal notes. The optional garlic rub on the bread layer adds complexity for garlic lovers.
This dish works well as an appetizer or light snack, ideal for warm weather or alongside other small plates. Using fresh lime juice and ripe avocado is key for optimal taste and texture. Toasting the bread sufficiently ensures it holds up under the moist topping without becoming soggy quickly.
Ingredients
For the crostini:
- lices bread 1-2 per person
- 1-2 garlic cloves, optional
- olive oil for brushing, if needed
For the avocado salsa bruschetta:
- 1 avocado peeled, seeded and sliced
- 1 red onion thinly sliced, small
- 1-2 hot or mild peppers, seeded and deveined, finely diced – adjust to taste
- lime juice juice from 2 limes
- 3 tbs olive oil
- 2 tbs cilantro finely chopped
- salt to taste
Instructions
For the crostini:
- Use an indoor grill (the Panini style ones are perfect) to grill or toast the bread. You can also use an outdoor grill, griddle pan or a frying pan (very lightly greased with butter or olive oil).
- Rub the grilled or toasted bread slices with the garlic clove, this is optional – but highly recommended if you’re a garlic lover.
- Save the crostini bread slices until ready to use.
For the avocado bruschetta:
- Sprinkle the onion slices with salt and rinse well with cold water.
- Combine the avocado, onion, hot peppers, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil and salt in a bowl and mix well, chill until ready to use.
- Place a generous amount of the avocado bruschetta salsa on top of each piece of crostini or toast. Serve and enjoy!
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Overall Rating
4.9
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