Avocado Breakfast Bruschetta

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 1 green onion
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil (plus 2 tbsp for garnish)
  • 4 eggs (hard-boiled)
  • 12 slices whole-wheat baguette bread
  • ¼ cup ricotta cheese (reduced-fat)
  • cracked black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Dice avocado, tomatoes, and green onions.
2. Peel and chop hard-boiled eggs.
3. Reserving 2 tbsp. basil for garnish, gently toss first five ingredients in a small bowl. Add pepper to taste.
4. Toast baguette slices and smear with ricotta cheese.
5. Top with avocado mix and garnish with chopped basil.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories, 327; Carbohydrate, 33 g; Protein, 16 g; Total Fat, 16 g; Saturated Fat, 4 g; Cholesterol, 195 mg; Fiber, 5 g; Total Sugars, 2 g; Sodium, 360 mg; Calcium, 137 mg; Folate 84 mcg; Iron, 3.1 mg; Calories from Fat, 43%.

Makes: 4 servings

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Avocado Breakfast Bruschetta

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Avocado Breakfast Bruschetta
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Ingredients

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 1 green onion
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil (plus 2 tbsp for garnish)
  • 4 eggs (hard-boiled)
  • 12 slices whole-wheat baguette bread
  • ¼ cup ricotta cheese (reduced-fat)
  • cracked black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Dice avocado, tomatoes, and green onions.
2. Peel and chop hard-boiled eggs.
3. Reserving 2 tbsp. basil for garnish, gently toss first five ingredients in a small bowl. Add pepper to taste.
4. Toast baguette slices and smear with ricotta cheese.
5. Top with avocado mix and garnish with chopped basil.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories, 327; Carbohydrate, 33 g; Protein, 16 g; Total Fat, 16 g; Saturated Fat, 4 g; Cholesterol, 195 mg; Fiber, 5 g; Total Sugars, 2 g; Sodium, 360 mg; Calcium, 137 mg; Folate 84 mcg; Iron, 3.1 mg; Calories from Fat, 43%.

Makes: 4 servings

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