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    Home » Recipes » Vegetarian Recipes

    Avocado and Basil Bruschetta

    Published: Mar 16, 2013 · Modified: Feb 4, 2023 by Samantha Ferraro · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    First off, I need to give some major props to my buddy Gerry over at Foodness Gracious for thinking of such a gorgeous combination. Avocado and basil? Who woulda thunk? But yes..its is beautiful.

    And how gorgeous are these avocados? I have been hoarding them in my fruit bowl until they were finger tender perfect. I thought it would be nice to show off some of Nature's green treats which is so perfect for St. Patrick's Day.

    Avocado and Basil Bruschetta via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    As Gerry says in his post, this is not guacamole! Do we all think that just because we mash an avocado, it automatically turns into guac? This bruschetta has lightly mashed avocado, fresh squeezed lemon juice a touch of garlic for a bite and fresh basil scattered throughout. The lemon and basil really brighten up the avocado and doesn't weigh it down like I find some guac to be.

    Avocado and Basil Bruschetta via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

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    Avocado and Basil Bruschetta

    Samantha Ferraro

    LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    Inspired by Foodness Gracious
    5 from 2 votes
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    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 166 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 ripe avocados
    • 1 garlic clove chopped
    • Small bunch of basil chopped
    • ½ lemon juiced
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Grilled bread for serving on
    • Olive oil for drizzling
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    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl, mash together the avocado, garlic, lemon juice, basil and salt and pepper. Taste for seasoning.
    • Drizzle grilled bread with olive oil and spread avocado bruschetta on top.
    • Garnish with more basil and a light drizzle of olive oi.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 509mgFiber: 7gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Dorothy at ShockinglyDelicious says

      March 18, 2013 at 4:53 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yeah, THAT looks good!

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