Avocado Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze
Avocado Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients
For the Balsamic Glaze
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
For the Bruschetta Toast
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
For the Avocado Topping
- 2 ripe avocados, large, pitted, peeled, and diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Garnish (Optional)
- flaky sea salt, as needed
- fresh basil leaves, as needed, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Balsamic Glaze: Pour balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low. Let it gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until it has reduced by about half and coats the back of a spoon (it will thicken more as it cools). This usually takes 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Preheat Oven and Prepare Bread: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Lightly brush the tops of each slice with extra virgin olive oil.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 375
- 3
Toast the Bread: Bake the baguette slices in the preheated oven for 5 to 8 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown and crisp. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 375
- 4
Prepare the Avocado Topping: In a medium mixing bowl, gently combine the diced avocados, halved or quartered cherry tomatoes, finely minced red onion, and chopped fresh basil. Add the freshly squeezed lime juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir gently to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado too much.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Assemble the Bruschetta: Spoon a generous amount of the avocado topping onto each toasted baguette slice.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Serve: Arrange the avocado bruschetta on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the prepared balsamic glaze. If desired, sprinkle with flaky sea salt and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Avocado Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients
For the Balsamic Glaze
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
For the Bruschetta Toast
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
For the Avocado Topping
- 2 ripe avocados, large, pitted, peeled, and diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Garnish (Optional)
- flaky sea salt, as needed
- fresh basil leaves, as needed, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Balsamic Glaze: Pour balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low. Let it gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until it has reduced by about half and coats the back of a spoon (it will thicken more as it cools). This usually takes 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Preheat Oven and Prepare Bread: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Lightly brush the tops of each slice with extra virgin olive oil.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 375 - 3
Toast the Bread: Bake the baguette slices in the preheated oven for 5 to 8 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown and crisp. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 375 - 4
Prepare the Avocado Topping: In a medium mixing bowl, gently combine the diced avocados, halved or quartered cherry tomatoes, finely minced red onion, and chopped fresh basil. Add the freshly squeezed lime juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir gently to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado too much.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Assemble the Bruschetta: Spoon a generous amount of the avocado topping onto each toasted baguette slice.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Serve: Arrange the avocado bruschetta on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the prepared balsamic glaze. If desired, sprinkle with flaky sea salt and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min