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.
Servings 6
Calories 374kcal
Ingredients
- 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
- 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.
- Prepare the Toppings: Halve the cherry tomatoes; tear the mozzarella and basil into bite-size pieces.
- Mash the Avocado: In a medium bowl, combine avocado flesh, lime juice, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes; mash to desired consistency.
- Assemble the Toast: Spread the avocado mixture evenly over the 6 slices.
- Add the Toppings: Arrange mozzarella and tomatoes over the avocado layer.
- 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 Information
Per serving (1 toast)- Calories: 374 kcal
- Total Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 32 g
- Dietary Fiber: 9 g
- Total Sugars: 5 g
- Added Sugars: 0 g
- Protein: 12 g