Description
A delicious and visually appealing platter featuring creamy avocado, fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil, all served on toasted bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 slices of whole grain bread
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Toast the slices of whole grain bread until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe avocados and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the mashed avocado evenly on each slice of toasted bread.
- Layer fresh mozzarella balls and tomato slices on top of the avocado.
- Add fresh basil leaves on top of the mozzarella and tomatoes.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be prepared in advance; just assemble right before serving.
- Feel free to substitute with gluten-free bread if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg