SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER BRUSCHETTA

South-of-the-Border Bruschetta image

I like to get creative in the kitchen, and this is one of the first dishes I threw together without using a recipe. It boats a zesty Mexican flavor everyone is sure to love. -Rebecca Spoolstra, Pilot Point, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and finely chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 to 2 red chili peppers, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 small limes
12 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
Crumbled Cotija cheese, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix avocados, cilantro, chili peppers and salt. Finely grate zest from limes. Cut limes crosswise in half; squeeze juice from limes. Stir lime zest and juice into avocado mixture. Refrigerate 30 minutes., Preheat broiler. Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Top with avocado mixture. If desired, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.