TOMATO-AVOCADO TOASTS

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Entertaining can be easy -- and good for you. These bites with lycopene-rich tomatoes and heart-healthy avocados are a virtuous and delectable cocktail party offering.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 small baguette (5 ounces)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ripe avocado
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice baguette diagonally into sixteen 1/2-inch-thick slices; brush both sides with a total of olive oil. Bake on a baking sheet until golden, about 8 minutes.
  • Halve avocado lengthwise and remove pit; scoop flesh into a small bowl. Mash with lemon juice; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Spread on toasted bread; top with grape tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g

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