Avocado Breakfast Bruschetta - Maryland Physicians Care

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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

  1. Dice avocado, tomatoes, and green onions.
  2. Peel and chop hard-boiled eggs.
  3. Reserving 2 tbsp. basil for garnish, gently toss first five ingredients in a small bowl. Add pepper to taste.
  4. Toast baguette slices and smear with ricotta cheese.
  5. 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

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