Monday, April 13, 2009

"Cali"-schetta

California twist on bruschetta!

Ingredients:
1/2 baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices on the diagonal
3 tbs olive oil
1 large garlic clove
1 garlic clove peeled and diced
2 medium sized tomatoes, seeds removed, chopped
1 avocado pitted and chopped
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tbs chopped cilantro
2 tbs lime juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350.

2. Lightly brush both sides of the bread slices with 2 tbs of the olive oil. Toast on baking sheet for 4 minutes per side. Remove from the oven and rub one side with whole garlic clove. Let cool.

3. In medium bowl, mix together chopped garlic, tomato, avocado, onion, cheese, cilantro, lime juice, salt, pepper and remaining 1 tbs olive oil. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.

4. Top each bread slice with a scant 1/4 cup tomato mixture and serve!

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