Name: Avocado Bruschetta Appetizer
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 people
Ingredients: 2 slices whole wheat crusty bread; 1 large avocado; 1 clove garlic (-large); 1/2 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes (-chopped); 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 lemon or lime; 1/4 cup chives (-chopped); 2 strips smoked tempeh (plant-based bacon) (-chopped); 1 tbsp green or purple basil with blossoms for garnish ((optional)); 2 tsp hemp seeds; 1 pinch sea salt (+more to taste)

Tomato and smashed avocado bruschetta appetizer, a California spin on a favorite Italian classic.

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Like the best breakfast avocado toast you’ve ever had. Except the bread is grilled instead of toasted giving it that rustic smoky flavor throughout along with a soft interior and crispy exterior. The perfect texture to hold up to all the wonderful toppings.

Avocado Bruschetta Appetizer Recipe with Tomato and Basil

As the Italians say: “ Bruschetta di Avocado e Pomdori, Mangia Bene! “

Quick, Easy, Healthy, Beyond Delicious!

100% Vegan!

The perfect appetizers for your next party, just remember you are working with avocados and they don’t keep well, so only smash them just before serving. Also when making it for a crowd, it would be best to make miniature versions of this or “ Crostini ”, using small slices of baguette.

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Avocado Bruschetta Appetizer

Tomato and smashed avocado bruschetta appetizer, a California spin on an Italian classic.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 2 people

Calories 319 kcal

Author florentina

Ingredients

2 slices whole wheat crusty bread
1 large avocado
1 clove garlic -large
1/2 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes -chopped
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon or lime
1/4 cup chives -chopped
2 strips smoked tempeh (plant-based bacon) -chopped
1 tbsp green or purple basil with blossoms for garnish (optional)
2 tsp hemp seeds
1 pinch sea salt +more to taste

Instructions

Preheat a cast iron plate for griddle over medium high flame. Grill the bread on each side until charred.
Rub one side of each slice of the grilled bread with the garlic clove to your liking, the brush lightly with olive oil. Season with a pinch of sea salt.
Slice the avocado, discard the pit and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Squeeze some of the lemon juice on top, add a pinch of sea salt and lightly smash it with the back of a spoon or fork.
Scoop the avocado on top of the bruschetta and sprinkle with the sliced tomatoes.
Meanwhile pan sear the tempeh in the same cast iron skillet until golden brown and crispy to your liking. (You might want to add a light drizzle of olive oil to help it along).
Sprinkle the tempeh on top of the bruschetta together with the hemp seeds.Garnish with the basil and fresh chives and serve promptly.

Nutrition Facts

Avocado Bruschetta Appetizer

Amount Per Serving

Calories 319 Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 22g 34%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Sodium 141mg 6%

Potassium 682mg 19%

Total Carbohydrates 25g 8%

Dietary Fiber 9g 36%

Sugars 3g

Protein 8g 16%

Vitamin A 15.4%

Vitamin C 39.8%

Calcium 5.6%

Iron 12.2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

Carola
March 13, 2018 at 9:54 pm

Made these Bruschetta for a party and you can bet I will be making them again soon by popular demand. One thing tough, you should make extra tempeh and maybe serve it in a bowl so your guests can add more if they like. I had zero leftovers of everything. Love this website so much Florentina!!!
- florentina
  March 13, 2018 at 9:55 pm
  I’m so happy to read this, thank you Carola ~ Florentina Xo’s
Diane Kelly
October 28, 2018 at 9:34 pm

I had this for brunch and I loved it! I can’t wait to make it again and I am looking forward to trying some of your other recipes! Thank you so much Florentines!
- florentina
  October 30, 2018 at 5:05 am
  So glad you enjoyed it Diane! One of my favorite to go quick lunch recipes, it never gets old! Enjoy! Xo’s ~ Florentina

Avocado Bruschetta Appetizer Recipe

Quick, Easy, Healthy, Beyond Delicious!