Avocado Crostini

Yield: 12 servings | Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 baguette, cut into 12 half inch slices
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (or lime).
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1-2 tbsp fresh herbs (cilantro, basil, parsley, etc.)
  • Optional toppings: red pepper flakes, microgreens, cherry tomatoes, feta and pomegranate seeds …get creative!

Instructions

  1. Toast the bread. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees, brush both sides with olive oil. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. While that is baking, make the avocado mash. Scoop the avocados into a bowl. Add lemon juice, fresh herbs, and salt & pepper. Mash to desired consistency.
  3. Remove toasted bread from the oven when ready (make sure it is not still soft in the center). Sprinkle with salt and any other seasonings you may want.
  4. Assemble the crostini. Spread the avocado mix onto the toasted bread, add desired toppings and serve.

Tips

  • While toasting the bread, keep an eye on it. It can go from almost done to burnt in a matter of minutes.
  • The sky is the limit when it comes to seasonings and toppings! Get creative and have fun with it! There is no wrong way, if you like it.
  • If you are a garlic lover, try mashing some garlic into the olive oil before spreading it on the bread slices. Enchances the garlic flavor.
  • Make it fancy by putting the avocado mash into a piping bag and using a with a star tip!!