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Avocado & Basil Bruschetta

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Serves: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes ( + 20 minutes of refrigeration time)
Cook Time: 2 minutes

2 Avocados, finely diced
2 Roma tomatoes, finely diced
½ red onion, finely diced
8 fresh basil leaves, cut into slivers
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 thick slices sourdough or wood-fired Italian bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
freshly ground black pepper

  • In a small bowl combine the avocado, tomato, onion, basil and lemon juice and refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
  • Grill or toast bread.
  • Brush with olive oil and top with the avocado mixture.
  • Season to taste with pepper.
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1 Comment

gmarzuki - on 24 October 2009
I love it & it's so easy to prepare.
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