Avocado Breakfast Bruschetta
4
Servings Made
20m
Prep Time
Courtesy of USDA MyPlate
Start your day with a breakfast twist on classic bruschetta: avocados, tomato, hard-boiled egg, and ricotta with basil atop toasted rustic whole-grain bread.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1 green onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil (plus 2 tbsp for garnish)
- 4 eggs (hard-boiled)
- 12 slices whole-wheat baguette bread
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese (reduced-fat)
- Cracked black pepper to taste
Directions
- Dice avocado, tomatoes, and green onions.
- Peel and chop hard-boiled eggs.
- Reserving 2 tbsp. basil for garnish, gently toss first five ingredients in a small bowl. Add pepper to taste.
- Toast baguette slices and smear with ricotta cheese.
- Top with avocado mix and garnish with chopped basil.
Notes
Serving Suggestions: Serve with an 8-oz glass of fat-free (skim) milk.
Nutrition per serving
Nutrients
Amount
Calories
340
Fat
17g
Saturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
190mg
Sodium
434mg
Carbohydrates
32g
Fiber
9g
Sugar
6g
Protein
17g
MyPlate Food Groups
Vegetables
3/4 cup
Grain
2 ounces
Protein Foods
1 ounce