Tomato-Avocado Toasts

By á-6884

Entertaining can be easy -- and good for you. These bites with lycopene-rich tomatoes and heart-healthy avocados are a virtuous and delectable cocktail party offering.


Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Yield Makes 16

Ingredients

• 1 small baguette (5 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice baguette diagonally into sixteen 1/2-inch-thick slices; brush both sides with a total of olive oil. Bake on a baking sheet until golden, about 8 minutes.
Halve avocado lengthwise and remove pit; scoop flesh into a small bowl. Mash with lemon juice; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Spread on toasted bread; top with grape tomatoes.