Caprese Avocado Toast with Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Filippo Berio Robusto Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 4 slices rustic Italian bread about 3/4-inch thick
- 1 large clove garlic halved
- 2 small ripe avocados peeled and pitted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup torn fresh basil divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper divided
- 1 large ripe tomato sliced
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup Filippo Berio Classic Balsamic Glaze
Instructions
- Heat oven to broil; position rack at highest level. Brush olive oil over both sides of each slice of bread; broil, turning once, 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown. Rub cut side of garlic clove over bread while still hot.
- Mash together avocados, lemon juice, 1/8 cup basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; spread over one side of each slice of bread. Top with tomato slices; season with remaining salt and pepper. Top with mozzarella slices; sprinkle with hot pepper flakes.
- Drizzle each slice of bread with balsamic glaze. Sprinkle with remaining basil; serve immediately.