Avocado Ricotta Crostini Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 appetizer-sized portions

Avocado Ricotta Crostini Recipe

Ingredients

1 baguette

sliced

2 drizzles olive oil

or to taste

1 large ripe Hass avocado

¾ cup ricotta cheese

or more to taste

½ lemon

juiced

1 tablespoon finely sliced fresh basil

kosher salt to taste

1 pinch cayenne pepper

or to taste

1 cup cherry tomatoes

sliced

or to taste

5 radishes

sliced

or to taste

1 pinch flaky sea salt

1 teaspoon snipped fresh chives

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat. Add baguette slices in a single layer and drizzle olive oil on top.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and crunchy about 25 minutes. Let crostini cool completely.

Step 4

Halve and pit avocado. Scoop flesh out into a bowl and add ricotta cheese. Mash together using a potato masher until as smooth or chunky as you like. Add lemon juice basil salt and cayenne; mix together taste and add more salt if needed. Spread mixture over the cooled crostini.

Step 5

Garnish crostini with tomatoes and radishes. Add a few drops of olive oil; sprinkle sea salt and chives on top.

Nutritional Information

Avocado Ricotta Crostini Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 159.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.9g 10%

Carbohydrates: 23.6g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 3.4g 14%

Sugars: 1.3g

Fat: 5.9g 9%

Saturated Fat: 0.9g 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 182.9IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.1mg 24%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 12.9mg 22%

Folate: 80.3mcg 20%

Calcium: 26.8mg 3%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 22.6mg 8%

Potassium: 264.1mg 7%

Sodium: 302.3mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 52.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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