Description
Avocado Caprese Toast is a vibrant and fresh open-faced sandwich featuring creamy mashed avocado, juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil drizzled with balsamic glaze on toasted bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of rustic bread or sourdough, toasted
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced or torn
- Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze or reduction
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
- Mash the avocado in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the mashed avocado evenly over each toast slice.
- Top with cherry tomato halves, fresh mozzarella pieces, and basil leaves.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze over the top.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe avocados for the best creamy texture.
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or garlic powder.
- Substitute balsamic glaze with a simple balsamic vinegar reduction or a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Snack / Light Meal
- Method: No-cook (toasting bread only)
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg