Description
Crisp homemade bruschetta combines rustic avocado and tomato toast with fresh Mediterranean flavors. Fresh herbs and tangy balsamic glaze complete this quick Italian-inspired appetizer you can easily prepare in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices crusty bread
- 1 small avocado
- 1 large or 2 small ripe tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic (for toast)
- 1 clove garlic (for bruschetta)
- 3 or 4 fresh basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) balsamic vinegar
- Balsamic glaze (homemade or store-bought)
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Tomato Mixture: Dice ripe tomatoes uniformly and mix with finely minced garlic, chopped basil, extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, then let the mixture marinate for 10-15 minutes to develop rich, harmonious flavors.
- Toast Bread: Slice artisan bread and toast until golden-brown and crisp. Immediately rub a halved garlic clove across the surface to impart an aromatic essence.
- Prepare Avocado Spread: Halve a ripe avocado, remove the pit, and mash the flesh into a smooth, creamy consistency using a fork.
- Assemble Bruschetta: Spread the mashed avocado evenly on the warm toast, creating a luxurious base. Top generously with the marinated tomato mixture, allowing the juices to slightly penetrate the bread.
- Final Touch: Drizzle balsamic glaze over the bruschetta to add a subtle sweetness and enhance the visual presentation.
Notes
- Maximize Tomato Freshness: Select perfectly ripe, firm tomatoes for the best bruschetta texture and vibrant flavor burst.
- Marinate for Depth: Let tomato mixture rest 10-15 minutes to allow ingredients to blend and develop complex, harmonious tastes.
- Toast Technique: Watch bread closely while toasting to achieve golden-brown crispness without burning, ensuring perfect crunch.
- Avocado Ripeness Matters: Choose a ripe avocado that yields gently to pressure for smooth, creamy spreading without lumps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg