How to Make Roasted Tomato, Avocado, and Fresh Mozzarella Crostini - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roasted Tomato, Avocado, and Fresh Mozzarella Crostini is a delectable appetizer that is simple to put together yet impresses every time. It's the perfect dish for hosting a gathering or for a light and tasty snack. This crostini recipe combines the freshness of ripe tomatoes and creamy avocado with the indulgent flavor of fresh mozzarella, all on top of crispy toasted crostini.

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Ingredients

  • 2 vine-ripened tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 diagonally sliced pieces baguette
  • 1 clove garlic, halved
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 thin slices
  • 1 large avocado - halved, pitted, and thinly sliced
  • ½ small lemon
  • ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh dill
  • 1 pinch flaked salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 29 mins
  • Total Time: 59 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 crostini

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Arrange tomato slices on the baking sheet and top with about 3 tablespoons olive oil, sea salt, and pepper.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until tomatoes are wilted, wrinkly, and scorched in some places, 25 to 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place bread slices in the skillet and cook until crisp and golden in parts, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Remove bread from skillet and rub garlic onto each slice; sprinkle sea salt over bread.
  • Layer mozzarella cheese on the toasted bread and top with avocado slices. Sprinkle sea salt over avocado and squeeze lemon over it. Top with roasted tomatoes and dill. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over crostini and sprinkle with flaked salt.
  • Nutrition

    278 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 254mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 183mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 296mg

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