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Tomato, Avocado & goat Cheese crostini




Source of Recipe


California Tomato


List of Ingredients




1 each French baguette bread

1/3 cup Olive oil
2 tsp. Garlic, minced

2 each Avocado, ripe
4 oz. wt Mild goat cheese - chevre
1/4 tsp. Salt

1 1/2 cups Roma tomatoes, seeded, diced 1/4 "
2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Black pepper, ground
1/4 cup Basil, fresh chopped

Small basil leaves for garnish




Recipe



Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Slice bread into 1/4 " thick diagonal slices.
In small bowl, combine garlic and olive oil.
Brush bread slices lightly with garlic oil.
Arrange on sheet pans in single layer.
Bake crostini for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
Remove from oven and let cool.

These can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.
Be sure to let cool completely before storing.

In bowl combine avocado, goat cheese and salt. Mix until smooth.
(To make in advance, save avocado pit and bury in mixture to prevent browning.)

In separate bowl, combine tomato, extra virgin olive oil, salt , pepper and basil.

To serve, spread each crostini with about 1 Tbsp. of avocado mixture, then top with tomato-basil mixture. Garnish with small basil leaves if desired.