Description
This Avocado Pesto Crostini is a simple yet delicious appetizer featuring crispy baguette slices topped with creamy avocado and flavorful pesto.
Ingredients
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- 1 baguette, sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Place the sliced baguette pieces, cut side down, in the skillet. Toast for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the toasted baguette slices from the skillet and place them on a serving platter.
- Spread a thin layer of pesto over each toasted baguette slice.
- Top each slice with a few slices of ripe avocado.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the avocado to enhance the flavor.
- Serve immediately as a delightful appetizer.
Notes
For a homemade touch, consider making your own pesto with fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and olive oil. This dish is best served immediately to maintain the crispness of the bread. If you have leftovers, store the components separately and assemble just before serving to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0