Holy Toast!

Crispy Bruschetta Topped with Tomato-Avocado Medley

30 minutes

Serves 4

SideItalianGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-freeShellfish-freeSoy-freeLow SodiumLow Carb

Herb's take

Here’s a bruschetta that puts a creamy twist on the Italian classic, ripe avocado cozies up with fresh tomatoes for a topping that’s as unexpected as it is delicious. We’ll toast bread the old-fashioned way and let a pinch of salt work its magic, all in under thirty minutes.

Ingredients

Yield

1 cup ripe tomatoes, diced
1 cup avocado, diced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
4 slices rustic Italian bread, sliced 1/2-inch thick
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh basil, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1 large garlic clove, peeled
1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

01
Preheat your broiler to high.
02
Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with olive oil.
03
Broil for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp. Watch closely to avoid carbonized 'toast confetti.'
Herb says
Dry heat brings flavor, browning equals hundreds of new flavor compounds thanks to the Maillard reaction.
04
While the bread is hot, rub one side of each slice with the garlic clove for mellow flavor.
05
In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, diced avocado, basil, black pepper, and lemon juice.
06
Add the kosher salt and gently toss, being careful not to mash the avocado.
Herb says
Salt at this stage draws out tomato juices, upping the flavor ante without making things soggy, mix just before serving.
07
Spoon the tomato-avocado mixture evenly onto the garlic-rubbed side of each toast.
08
Serve immediately while the bread is still crisp.

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Holy Toast!

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