Name: Avocado Bruschetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 4-6
Ingredients: 1 baguette or Italian loaf, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and diced; 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced (plus 1 whole clove for rubbing bread); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze for drizzling (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the bread

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil. Bake for 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove from oven and while still warm, rub one side of each slice with a peeled garlic clove.
Make the avocado mixture

In a medium bowl, combine the diced avocados, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mash gently with a fork, leaving some chunks for texture. This helps prevent browning and adds flavor to the avocados.
Prepare the tomato topping

In a separate bowl, mix the diced tomatoes, red onion, basil, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and red pepper flakes if using. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and toss gently to combine.
Assemble the bruschetta

Spread a generous layer of the avocado mixture onto each toasted bread slice. Top with a spoonful of the tomato mixture, ensuring each piece gets some of the colorful toppings.
Finish and serve

Arrange the prepared bruschetta on a serving platter. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired, and garnish with additional basil leaves. Serve immediately while the bread is still crisp and the toppings are fresh.

Avocado Bruschetta

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