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Chimichurri Avocado Bruschetta
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Chimichurri Avocado Bruschetta

Chimichurri is a staple sauce in Argentina that is the signature flavor for this herb-filled avocado bruschetta.

This recipe from Avocados from Mexico is an American Heart Association Heart-Check Certified Recipe.

Ingredients

Servings  8   Serving Size   1 Slice

Avocado Bruschetta

  • 2 avocados (cubed)
  • 1 whole grain baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch thick slices

Chimichurri Sauce

  • 1/4 cup fresh oregano (or 2 teaspoons dried)
  • 1/2 small red onion (chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. Prepare Chimichurri: Using a food processor, add parsley oregano, onion, garlic and pulse to chop herbs. Add the red pepper, red wine vinegar, lemon juice and olive oil and pulse two to three times to blend liquid to herbs. Gently mix in the cubed avocados.
  2. Prepare Toast: Preheat oven to broil. Slice baguette diagonally into 1/4 inch slices and arrange on a baking sheet. Spray lightly with olive oil cooking spray. Place in the middle of the oven and broil for 5 minutes.
  3. Assemble: Spoon chimichurri-avocado mixture onto each toasted baguette piece and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Chimichurri Avocado Bruschetta
CaloriesCalories
240 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
5g Per Serving
FiberFiber
6g Per Serving

Nutrition Facts

Calories 240
Total Fat 13.0 g
Saturated Fat 2.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 9.0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 220 mg
Total Carbohydrate 27 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Sugars 2 g
Protein 5 g
 

Chimichurri is a staple sauce in Argentina that is the signature flavor for this herb-filled avocado bruschetta.

This recipe from Avocados from Mexico is an American Heart Association Heart-Check Certified Recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Chimichurri Avocado Bruschetta
CaloriesCalories
240 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
5g Per Serving
FiberFiber
6g Per Serving
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Calories 240
Total Fat 13.0 g
Saturated Fat 2.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 9.0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 220 mg
Total Carbohydrate 27 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Sugars 2 g
Protein 5 g

Ingredients

Servings  8   Serving Size   1 Slice

Avocado Bruschetta

  • 2 avocados (cubed)
  • 1 whole grain baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch thick slices

Chimichurri Sauce

  • 1/4 cup fresh oregano (or 2 teaspoons dried)
  • 1/2 small red onion (chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. Prepare Chimichurri: Using a food processor, add parsley oregano, onion, garlic and pulse to chop herbs. Add the red pepper, red wine vinegar, lemon juice and olive oil and pulse two to three times to blend liquid to herbs. Gently mix in the cubed avocados.
  2. Prepare Toast: Preheat oven to broil. Slice baguette diagonally into 1/4 inch slices and arrange on a baking sheet. Spray lightly with olive oil cooking spray. Place in the middle of the oven and broil for 5 minutes.
  3. Assemble: Spoon chimichurri-avocado mixture onto each toasted baguette piece and serve immediately.
 

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