Mediterranean Diet Avocado and Tomato Tartine
Transform your breakfast or lunch routine with the vibrant and heart-healthy Mediterranean Diet Avocado and Tomato Tartine! This simple yet gourmet recipe combines creamy mashed avocado with fresh cherry tomatoes, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and fragrant basil, all atop golden toasted whole-grain bread. Enhanced with a splash of lemon juice and a pinch of seasoning, each bite is bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors that are both nourishing and satisfying. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this tartine is perfect for a quick meal that’s packed with healthy fats, antioxidants, and bold flavors. Ideal for those seeking a wholesome, nutrient-rich dish that doesn’t compromise on taste, this recipe is a true celebration of fresh ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices Whole grain bread
- 1 large Avocado
- 10 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 half Lemon
- 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Toast the whole grain bread slices in a toaster or under a broiler until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh into a small bowl. Mash it gently with a fork to your desired consistency.
Squeeze the juice from the half lemon over the mashed avocado and mix well to incorporate.
Season the avocado with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste. Mix thoroughly.
Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half.
Drizzle the olive oil over the toasted bread slices evenly.
Spread the mashed avocado mixture generously over the olive-oil-topped bread slices.
Place the cherry tomato halves decoratively over the avocado layer on each slice.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves torn into smaller pieces or left whole based on your preference.
Optionally, season with an additional sprinkle of salt and pepper to enhance the flavors before serving immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
765 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.5 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 850 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 14.2 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1574 mg | 33% | |
*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.
