Description
Creamy avocado and zesty tomato unite on crisp toast for a Mediterranean-inspired breakfast delight. Each bite delivers fresh flavors and nutrient-rich ingredients you’ll crave from first light.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 slices crusty bread
- 1 large or 2 small ripe tomatoes
- 1 small avocado
- 3 or 4 fresh basil leaves
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
Finishing Touch:
- Balsamic glaze (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Prepare the bruschetta mixture by finely chopping ripe tomatoes and blending them with aromatic garlic, freshly torn basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, tangy balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Allow the bruschetta mixture to rest, enabling the flavors to harmonize and intensify while you prepare the other components.
- Select high-quality bread and transform it into a crisp, golden canvas by toasting until edges are perfectly bronzed and center remains slightly soft.
- Gently rub a halved garlic clove across the warm toast surface, infusing the bread with a subtle, pungent essence.
- Carefully mash ripe avocado into a creamy spread, ensuring a smooth yet textured consistency that will complement the toast.
- Generously layer the mashed avocado across the garlicky toast, creating an even, luxurious base.
- Artfully spoon the prepared bruschetta mixture atop the avocado layer, allowing the vibrant colors and textures to create a visually appealing presentation.
- Finish the dish with an elegant drizzle of balsamic glaze, adding a glossy, sweet-tangy note that elevates the entire composition.
Notes
- Enhance the bread’s flavor by rubbing a garlic clove directly on hot toast for an extra aromatic kick.
- Let bruschetta mixture sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow ingredients to blend and intensify their taste.
- Choose ripe avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure for the creamiest spread.
- Use fresh basil leaves for maximum flavor and vibrant green color in the bruschetta topping.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze sparingly to add a sweet and tangy finish without overwhelming the other ingredients.
- Select a crusty artisan bread like sourdough or ciabatta for the best texture and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg