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Smashed Avocado Bruschetta recipe topped with cherry tomatoes and basil

Smashed Avocado Bruschetta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 245
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole-grain baguette sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic 1 minced, 1 halved for rubbing
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Toast: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place bread on a tray, drizzle with oil, and bake for 5 minutes until golden.
  2. Garlic Rub: While warm, rub the halved garlic clove over each slice of bread.
  3. Smash: In a bowl, mash avocados with lemon juice, minced garlic, and olive oil.
  4. Fold: Gently stir in the tomatoes.
  5. Assemble: Spoon the mixture onto the bread. Top with basil, salt, and pepper.

Notes

  • Bread Prep: For the most authentic Mediterranean flavor, use a grill pan to toast the bread. The char marks add a smoky depth that complements the creamy avocado.
  • Garlic Secret: Don't skip rubbing the raw garlic clove directly on the warm, toasted bread. It provides a more subtle, aromatic garlic flavor than mixing it all into the avocado.
  • Temperature Contrast: For the best experience, serve the smashed avocado mixture chilled or at room temperature on top of freshly toasted, warm bread.
  • Acid Balance: If your tomatoes are very sweet, add a tiny splash of balsamic glaze along with the lemon juice to heighten the acidity.
  • Preventing Soggy Bread: If serving at a party, keep the smashed avocado in a bowl and the toasted baguette slices in a basket. Let guests assemble their own to keep the bread perfectly crisp.
  • Herb Swap: If you don't have fresh basil, fresh mint or cilantro offers a bright, modern twist to the traditional flavor profile.