Avocado Crostini
Recipe from
Panera Bread®
With a bright red topping, these nibbles make a creamy, crunchy starter for a special Valentine's Day dinner. Think of it as guacamole and chips done Panera Bread style.
Servings:
8
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
23 mins
Ingredients
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1Panera Bread French Baguette, cut into 1/4-inch thick roundssee savings
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1avocado, peeled and pittedsee savings
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2 teaspoonsfresh lime juicesee savings
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1/2jalapeno pepper, seeded and mincedsee savings
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1-1/2 tablespoonschopped fresh cilantrosee savings
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1/2scallion, finely choppedsee savings
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1small clove garlic, mincedsee savings
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2 ouncesfresh goat cheesesee savings
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1 tablespoonextra virgin olive oilsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonsaltsee savings
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1/8 teaspoonblack peppersee savings
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1/2 cupgrape tomatoes, finely choppedsee savings
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Put baguette rounds directly on oven rack and bake until toasted, but not browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
2.
Using a fork, mash avocado, lime, jalapeno, cilantro, scallion, garlic, goat cheese, oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
3.
Spread 1 to 2 teaspoons avocado mixture on each crostini and top with tomatoes.
Tip:
Make these up to 1 hour ahead of time and keep covered at room temperature.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 217, Total Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 442 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g,
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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