Tomato, Bacon and Avocado Crostini
Bacon, tomatoes and avocados are a great combination.
Servings: 6 to 8
Calories: 215kcal
Ingredients
- ½ a French baguette I used whole wheat
- 3 TBS olive oil divided
- 2 medium tomatoes chopped
- 4 slices cooked crispy bacon chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- salt to taste
- 1 large ripe avocado peeled and mashed
- 2 to 3 TBS balsamic glaze or reduce balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice the baguette in 16 slices. Brush with 2 TBS olive oil on both sides and line up on one to 2 baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes, turning once or until bread is crisp.
- Mix together the remaining 1 TBS of olive oil, tomatoes, bacon, garlic powder and pepper. Add salt to taste.
- Spread a little avocado on each round of bread. Top with tomato mixture and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Notes
Fresh or dried herbs such as basil, tarragon or parsley can be added to the tomato mixture. This would give the appetizer a wonderful punch.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 317mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 393IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg