One slice of ciabatta bread with smashed avocado and red pepper flakes sitting on top of a plate on a table.

Apr 22nd 2013 >>
Avocado Tartines

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Avocado Tartines are a fresh and delicious option for appetizer, lunch or snack! A few simple ingredients create a delicious meal.

avocado tartines

When avocados are in season, I eat them almost everyday. I slice them up and add them to a salad, or make fresh guacamole. I don’t think I will ever get tired of eating too many avocados, but lately I’ve been looking for a different way to use them.

These avocado tartines are perfect. The crunch of the ciabatta bread complements the rich, creamy texture of the avocado mixture. The tartines are great for a light lunch, snack or even an appetizer. I used ciabatta bread, but any crispy bread will work well. I also had some leftover pepper-oil, which I stored in a sealed container in the fridge and made these tartines for lunch again later in the week.

Avocado Tartines

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
 
Avocado Tartines are a fresh and delicious option for lunch or snack! A few simple ingredients create a delicious meal.
One slice of ciabatta bread with smashed avocado and red pepper flakes sitting on top of a plate on a table.
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ loaf ciabatta sliced thin on the bias
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • dash of salt
  • dash of freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a small skillet, heat the olive oil, red pepper flakes, and garlic over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, or until the red pepper flakes and garlic start sizzling. Turn the heat to medium-low and cook for an additional 5 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic. Remove from the heat and pour the oil through a mesh sieve into a small bowl. Discard the garlic and red pepper flakes and set the oil aside.
  2. Brush both sides of the bread slices lightly with olive oil. Toast until the bread is just golden brown.
  3. While the bread is toasting, slice avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop avocado flesh into a medium mixing bowl. Add the lime juice, salt and pepper. Mash the avocado mixture with a fork, leaving some chunks, if desired. Stir in 2 tsp. of the red pepper-oil.
  4. Divide the mashed avocado between the toasted bread slices and drizzle with a little extra red pepper-oil. Sprinkle with additional red pepper flakes and serve.

Notes

Source: slightly adapted from Smells Like Home, as originally inspired by Bon Appetit Magazine, July 2012

Nutrition Information

Calories: 412, Fat: 28g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 285mg, Potassium: 487mg, Carbohydrates: 35g, Fiber: 7g, Protein: 6g, Vitamin A: 3.7%, Vitamin C: 14.1%, Calcium: 1.5%, Iron: 3.5%

*Nutritional information is an estimate. Please consult a doctor or nutritionist for the most accurate nutritional info.

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: avocado tartine
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