Avocado Toast with Mozzarella and Tomatoes
Elevate your breakfast or snack game with this mouthwatering recipe for **Avocado Toast with Mozzarella and Tomatoes**—a vibrant twist on the classic avocado toast. Featuring creamy mashed avocado seasoned with fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper, this recipe layers on the flavor with luscious slices of fresh mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil. Served atop perfectly toasted rustic bread drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, each bite is a symphony of creamy, tangy, and savory. Add an optional drizzle of balsamic glaze for a touch of sweetness, and you’ve got a Mediterranean-inspired meal that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. With just 20 minutes from start to finish, this quick and healthy dish is perfect for busy mornings, brunch gatherings, or a light lunch. Keywords: avocado toast recipe, healthy avocado toast, mozzarella toast, Mediterranean toast, quick breakfast ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices rustic bread slices
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 1 whole lemon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
Begin by toasting the 4 slices of rustic bread until they are golden brown and crisp.
While the bread is toasting, halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash the avocado with a fork to your desired level of smoothness.
Add the juice of one lemon, salt, and black pepper to the mashed avocado and mix well.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves, and slice the fresh mozzarella into thin rounds.
Once the bread is toasted, drizzle each slice with a little bit of extra virgin olive oil.
Spread the mashed avocado mixture generously over each slice of toasted bread.
Top each slice of avocado toast with slices of mozzarella and halved cherry tomatoes.
Tear the fresh basil leaves and distribute them evenly across the toasts.
Drizzle the top of each toast with balsamic glaze, if using.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious avocado toast with mozzarella and tomatoes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1772 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.8 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.7 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 3100 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.7 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.0 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.7 g | ||
| Protein | 52.5 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 744 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 2184 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
