Name: Caprese Avocado Toast
Ingredients: 6 slices whole wheat bread (toasted); 2 cups fresh baby arugula leaves; 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes (cut lengthwise in half); 6 oz fresh mozzarella (drained, thinly sliced); 1/2 cup avocado (cut, pitted, sliced); 1 Tbsp fresh basil (chopped); 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 pinch kosher salt; Parmesan cheese crisps (optional)

Caprese Avocado Toast

Open-faced sandwich with avocado-basil spread, mozzarella, arugula and tomato

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Servings

Ingredients

6 slices whole wheat bread toasted
2 cups fresh baby arugula leaves
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes cut lengthwise in half
6 oz fresh mozzarella drained, thinly sliced
1/2 cup avocado cut, pitted, sliced
1 Tbsp fresh basil chopped
1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch kosher salt
Parmesan cheese crisps optional

Instructions

To make Avocado Basil Spread, in a food processor, combine avocado, basil, Parmesan, lemon juice, olive oil and salt. Process until smooth.
On each piece of toasted bread, spread 2 Tbsp Avocado Basil Spread. Next, layer mozzarella slices, top with arugula and tomatoes.

Notes

If you want some added crunch, sprinkle crumbled Parmesan cheese crisps on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 11gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

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Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.

Caprese Avocado Toast