296. mashed avocado and tomato bruschetta

refreshingly yummy

Every time I see an interesting recipe I store it under the 'to try' section. That section is getting filled pretty fast. So I thought I better start working on them before they pile up and get lost in some part of the computer. Normally, what gets a person to check out the recipe? The most tantalizing is the picture, then if its your favourite ingredient followed by how appealing the recipe appears. I have made bruschetta very often but what caught my attention was the appealing green and red colours. I came across this recipe when I was browsing on Pinterest. The recipe is by ambitiouskitchen.com. The combination of avocado, tomato, onion and garlic was out of this world. Obviously, I made a few changes to the original recipe to suit my palate and on availability of ingredients.I bought ready tiny crispy bread from Mocha in Nyali. You may toast the slices baguette or ciabatta at home or buy ready toasted slices. Serve these little beauties as a starter or with soup. 



MASHED AVOCADO AND TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
Makes 24 small pieces

For the mashed avocado:
1 medium avocado (got about 1cup of mashed avocado)
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed or minced
1 tsp black pepper powder
½-¾ tsp salt
¼-½ tsp green chilli paste

 For tomato mixture:
2 tomatoes finely chopped
1 onion finely chopped
½ tsp salt
1 tsp coarse pepper powder
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
2 tbsp olive oil

24 pieces 
1 to 2 cloves garlic, peeled

Avocado mixture:

  1. Peel and mash the avocado with a masher or a fork. You want to leave it a bit chunky and not make it  too smooth.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients for the avocado and mix. Keep it in the fridge till required.
Tomato mixture:
  1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
To assemble:
  1. Rub the toast slices lightly with the garlic cloves.
  2. Spread a bit of the mashed avocado on to each slice.
  3. Top it with the tomato mixture.
  4. Serve immediately.
Tips:
  • Good as a party starter. Leave the avocado and tomato mixture on the side. Guests can help themselves.
  • To prepare the tomato mixture ahead, don't add the salt otherwise the mixture will become watery. Add before serving.
  • Use fresh basil instead of coriander.
  • If you have any mashed avocado left, use it in place of butter to spread on your toast. Tastes delicious.
  • Use leftover mashed avocado as a dressing for a salad.
You may want to check out the following:

avocado vinaigrette

bruschetta

lettuce cups

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