Tomato and Avocado Bruschetta

  • Serves: 10
  • Prep Time: 25 min
  • Cook Time: 5 min
  • Calories: 172
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Ingredients

  • 1 Baguette, 1-inch slices at an extreme angle
  • 1/3 cup Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 (10 oz) containers Cherry tomatoes, halved and seeded
  • 1 tbsp White balsamic vinegar
  • 3 Small (or 1 large) clove of garlic, minced, divided
  • 2 Avocados
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup Basil, minced, divided
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper, freshly ground

Method

  1. Turn oven to broil.
  2. Using a pastry brush, dab the bread slices with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder. Broil the bread slices for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the remaining olive oil (about ΒΌ cup) with the seeded tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and half of the garlic. Set aside to let flavors mingle together.
  4. In a separate bowl, mash the avocado. Mix in the remaining garlic, lemon juice, half of the basil, salt and pepper.
  5. Spread each baguette slice with 1-2 tablespoons of avocado mixture. Evenly divide the tomatoes among the avocado toasts. Sprinkle with remaining basil and additional flake salt if desired.