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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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Avocado Tartines

Avocado Tartines are a fresh and delicious option for lunch or snack! A few simple ingredients create a delicious meal.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 412kcal
Author Ashley C.

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

  • 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.
  • Brush both sides of the bread slices lightly with olive oil. Toast until the bread is just golden brown.
  • 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.
  • 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

Serving: 0g | Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 11.6mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.6mg