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Tuscan Avocado Toast

This vibrant Tuscan-inspired avocado toast pairs creamy avocado with bright cherry tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella on a grilled slice of whole-grain sourdough—great for breakfast or a light lunch.

  • Total Time17 minutes
  • Yield6 toasts 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6 slices low-sodium whole-grain sourdough bread
  • 1 tablespoon 15 mL extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 large ripe avocados
  • 1 tablespoon 15 mL fresh lime juice
  • 1 ⅔ cups 300 g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 ounces 85 g part-skim, no-salt-added fresh mozzarella, torn
  • ⅓ cup about 7 g fresh basil leaves, gently torn
  • ⅛ teaspoon 0.5 g freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 6 teaspoons 30 mL high-quality balsamic glaze with no added sugar

Instructions

  1. Grill the Bread: Lightly brush each side of the bread with olive oil. Heat a grill pan (or use a toaster if you don’t want grill marks) and toast 2–3 minutes per side, until golden.
  2. Prepare the Toppings: Halve the cherry tomatoes; tear the mozzarella and basil into bite-size pieces.
  3. Mash the Avocado: In a medium bowl, combine avocado flesh, lime juice, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes; mash to desired consistency.
  4. Assemble the Toast: Spread the avocado mixture evenly over the 6 slices.
  5. Add the Toppings: Arrange mozzarella and tomatoes over the avocado layer.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Scatter basil and drizzle 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze per toast. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use low-sodium whole-grain bread and no-salt-added part-skim mozzarella; omit added salt. Choose a no-added-sugar balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving, 1 toast): Calories: 374 kcal | Total Fat: 25 g (Saturated Fat: 2.8 g) | Total Carbs: 32 g (Fiber: 9 g, Sugars: 5 g, Added Sugars: 0 g) | Protein: 12 g | Sodium: 140 mg

These values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients and preparation.

  • Prep Time: 12 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: DASH Diet

Nutrition

  • Calories: 374

Find it online: https://dailyzests.com/caprese-avocado-toast-a-taste-of-tuscany/