23 Jan Bruschetta with California Avocado and Basil

BRUSCHETTA WITH CALIFORNIA AVOCADO AND BASIL

1 Haas avocado, seeded, peeled and diced

½ pound Roma tomatoes, sliced lengthwise and diced

¼- ½ cup diced red onion

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

2 medium cloves of garlic, minced

Freshly ground salt and pepper to taste

1 sourdough baguette, diagonally cut into 1/3 inch slices and lightly toasted

1. In medium bowl, lightly combine avocado, tomatoes, onion, olive oil, parsley, basil, garlic, pepper and salt.
2. Top each slice of toasted bread with 1 heaping tablespoon of avocado-tomato mixture.
3. Garnish each slice of bruschetta with small leaf of basil.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

Cutting board              Sharp knife                     Bread knife