Miniature Avocado Tartines with Smoked Paprika
Miniature Avocado Tartines with Smoked Paprika
Ingredients
For the Tartines
- 1/2 French baguette, small, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing
For the Avocado Topping
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and scooped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, plus more for garnish
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Lightly brush the top of each slice with olive oil.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Toast the baguette slices in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, or until they are lightly golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 3
While the bread is toasting, prepare the avocado topping. In a small bowl, mash the scooped avocado flesh with a fork until it's mostly smooth but still retains a few small chunks for texture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Stir the fresh lime juice, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika into the mashed avocado. Mix until all ingredients are well combined. Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Once the toasted baguette slices are cool enough to handle, spread a generous amount of the prepared avocado topping evenly over each slice.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Arrange the miniature avocado tartines on a serving platter. If desired, garnish with a sprinkle of chopped fresh cilantro, a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat, and a dash of flaky sea salt. A final light dusting of smoked paprika can also be added for enhanced color and flavor.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Serve the Miniature Avocado Tartines immediately as an impressive appetizer or light snack.
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Miniature Avocado Tartines with Smoked Paprika
Ingredients
For the Tartines
- 1/2 French baguette, small, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing
For the Avocado Topping
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and scooped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, plus more for garnish
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Lightly brush the top of each slice with olive oil.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Toast the baguette slices in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, or until they are lightly golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 3
While the bread is toasting, prepare the avocado topping. In a small bowl, mash the scooped avocado flesh with a fork until it's mostly smooth but still retains a few small chunks for texture.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Stir the fresh lime juice, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika into the mashed avocado. Mix until all ingredients are well combined. Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Once the toasted baguette slices are cool enough to handle, spread a generous amount of the prepared avocado topping evenly over each slice.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Arrange the miniature avocado tartines on a serving platter. If desired, garnish with a sprinkle of chopped fresh cilantro, a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat, and a dash of flaky sea salt. A final light dusting of smoked paprika can also be added for enhanced color and flavor.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Serve the Miniature Avocado Tartines immediately as an impressive appetizer or light snack.