Bruschetta with California Avocado and Basil
Category: Appetizer
Re-Calculate: Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1 1Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and diced
- 1/2 0.5 0.5lb. POUNDWeightRoma tomatoes, sliced lengthwise and diced
- 1/4 0.25 0.25cup CUP_USVolumediced red onion
- 2 2 2Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumeolive oil
- 2 2 2Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumechopped parsley
- 1 1 1Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumechopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 1 1to 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- freshly ground pepper and salt, to taste
- 1 1 1sourdough baguette (about 10 oz.), diagonally cut into 1/2-inch slices and lightly toasted
Instructions
- In medium bowl, lightly combine avocado, tomatoes, onion, olive oil, parsley, basil, garlic, pepper and salt.
- Top each slice of toasted bread with about 1 heaping tbsp. of the tomato-avocado mixture.
- Garnish each with small leaf of basil, if desired.
- Note: To prepare ahead of time or to keep mixture in the refrigerator for use as a quick snack, combine all ingredients except avocado. To serve, thinly slice 1 peeled medium California avocado and arrange 1 or 2 slices of avocado on each piece of toasted bread. Top each serving with about 1 heaping tbsp. of the tomato-avocado mixture.
Nutrition Facts:
Per Serving: 170 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated, 5g monounsaturated, 1g polyunsaturated),
0mg cholesterol, 22g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 4g protein, 800mg sodium.
Notes: analysis includes 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper per serving. 
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