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Cooking at Home - Avocado Breakfast Bruschetta

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Makes: 4 Servings

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Start your day with a breakfast twist on classic bruschetta: avocados, tomato, hard-boiled egg, and ricotta with basil atop toasted rustic whole-grain bread.

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 1 green onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil (plus 2 tablespoons for garnish)
  • 4 eggs (hard-boiled)
  • 12 slices whole-wheat baguette bread
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese (reduced-fat)
  • cracked black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Dice avocado, tomatoes, and green onions.
  2. Peel and chop hard-boiled eggs.
  3. Reserving 2 tbsp. basil for garnish, gently toss first five ingredients in a small bowl. Add pepper to taste.
  4. Toast baguette slices and smear with ricotta cheese.
  5. Top with avocado mix and garnish with chopped basil.

Notes

Serving Suggestions: Serve with an 8 ounce glass of fat-free (skim) milk.

Source: Produce for Better Health Foundation

Nutrition Information

Nutrients Amount

Total Calories

340

Total Fat

17 g

Saturated Fat

4 g

Cholesterol

190 mg

Sodium

434 mg

Carbohydrates

32 g

Dietary Fiber

9 g

Total Sugars

6 g

Added Sugars included

1 g

Protein

17 g

Vitamin D

1 mcg

Calcium

150 mg

Iron

3 mg

Potassium

525 mg