Still attempting to catch up on the weeks I've missed in Small Bites.
The fourth week ingredient was chosen by Annie. Avocado is a rich fruit, and too much intake will cause high cholesterol, so a balanced diet is advised. I don't really eat or use avocados that much.And when I do,I use it mainly to make guacamole for Mexican dishes. Occasionally, I use it in dips. So to get outside my comfort zone with avocados, I decided to use the fruit as is. Inspired by my smoked salmon toast recipe, I made avocado toasts, with cream cheese and basil.We loved it!
Avocado and Cream Cheese Toasts
4 oz cream cheese
4 teaspoon chopped basil leaves
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
8-10 slices of baguette
1 avocado, sliced
hot sauce to taste
Preheat oven to 350F. Mix the first four ingredients in a small bowl to blend. Set aside.
Brush oil on both sides of bread and single layer on a baking sheet. Bake bread until crisp, about five minutes each side.
Spread cheese mixture over toasts. Top with avocado slice and drizzle with hot sauce to taste.
Enjoy!
Comments (2)
Many many of my fave food items. Thank you Candi. Looks wonderful.
Posted by Barb Cabot | October 14, 2009 11:55 PM
Posted on October 14, 2009 23:55
Sounds really good and such pretty presentation. My husband and I eat almost an avocado a day. We love it! Luckily I don't have high cholesterol but I would hate to give up eating avocadoes if I had to.
Posted by María I. | October 19, 2009 3:40 PM
Posted on October 19, 2009 15:40