Avocado Crostini
Avocado toast is not just for breakfast any more! These avocado crostini are topped with a tomato and herb relish and are the perfect simple appetizer for any occasion.
Servings 12 servings
Calories 174kcal
Ingredients
- 12 slices of baguette
- 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil divided use
- 2 large or 3 small ripe avocados peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 ½ cups of diced tomato or sliced cherry tomatoes red, yellow or both
- 3 tablespoons of minced herbs such as basil parsley, dill, cilantro or a combination
- coarse salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, herbs, 1 tablespoon olive oil and salt to taste. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and lightly brush with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes or until bread is golden brown.
- Remove the bread from the oven and top each piece with a few slices of avocado.
- Spoon a tablespoon of the tomato mixture over the top of the avocado and sprinkle with coarse salt. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 5.1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1.3mg
