Who doesn’t love avocado? The yummy green fruit has become a staple in almost every kitchen, and for good reason. This super ingredient brings health benefits like fiber, potassium, vitamin K, and omega-3 fatty acids to any dish. Plus, its refreshing flavor adds a boost to anything it touches. Including this Caprese Smashed Avocado Toast. Tomato, mozzarella, basil, and a sweet balsamic drizzle sets this toast apart.
If you’re looking to spice up your breakfast or brunch, give this recipe a try. It even makes a great appetizer for summer parties. You can use your garden tomatoes and basil and serve it on smaller slices of bread. Whether you share it with guests or keep it all to yourself, you’ll want to make it again and again.
Yields: 4 servings | Serving Size: 1 toast | Calories: 201 | Total Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 228mg | Carbohydrates: 12g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Protein: 8g | SmartPoints (Freestyle): 7
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup dark balsamic vinegar
- 1 avocado, peel and pit removed
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 4 thick cut slices rye bread, toasted
- 1 Roma tomato diced into medium chunks
- 4 ounce fresh low fat mozzarella, diced into bite size chunks
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- In a small sauce pan, bring the vinegar to a low boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until sauce has reduced and thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Combine the avocado and lemon juice. Mash until the avocado is smooth, a few chunks are ok. Spread the avocado evenly between the four slices of rye bread. Top with the tomato and mozzarella. Drizzle with cooled balsamic sauce and sprinkle with fresh basil. Serve and enjoy!
There are so many delicious ways to eat avocados! Some of our favorites are our Strawberry, Avocado and Spinach Salad, our Dark Chocolate Avocado Brownies, and our Turkey Burger with Avocado Relish!
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