Roasted Tomato and Avocado Tartine
A tartine is an open-faced sandwich. In this version, toasted bread gets a creamy avocado spread and a sprinkling of roasted tomatoes, basil, and lemon zest for boosted flavor. Serve for lunch, or a savory breakfast!
Active time
10 minutesTotal time
15 minutesYield
4 servingsServing Size
1 toastNutrition
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Ingredients
1 cup roasted tomatoes (reserve juices)
1 lemon
6 finely chopped basil leaves
4 slices whole grain bread
2 ripe avocados
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Zest and juice the lemon separately, and reserve.
- In a small bowl, rub together the lemon zest, basil, and a small pinch of salt.
- Brush sliced bread with tomato juice, season with basil and lemon zest mixture, and black pepper. Grill the bread over medium heat, or toast the bread in a skillet over medium heat until crispy.
- Slice the avocados in half and remove the pits.
- Scoop 3 of the avocado halves into a medium bowl, along with the olive oil, and mash with a fork. Season with salt, pepper, and the reserved lemon juice.
- Thinly slice the remaining avocado half. Spread the mashed avocado mixture across the grilled toasts, and top with sliced avocado and roasted tomatoes.
- Sprinkle the basil mixture over the toasts, and serve.
Recipe and photo courtesy FOODMatch
Nutrition
Calories: 390Total Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Sodium: 340mg
Carbohydrate: 35g
Fiber: 7g
Total Sugar: 8g
Added Sugar: 0g
Protein: 4g
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