Avocado Bruschetta with Green Sauce
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Martha Stewart Living, July/August 1997
- Yield Serves 4
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Ingredients
- 2 ripe Hass avocados, pitted and peeled
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 8 slices peasant bread, cut 1/2 inch thick and toasted
For the Sauce
- 1 small clove garlic, peeled
- 3/4 cup packed parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
- 3/4 cup packed basil leaves
- 5 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions
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Place the garlic in a food processor, and pulse. Add the parsley, basil, 5 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste; puree. Set the sauce aside.
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Cut the avocados into 1/2-inch chunks. Toss with the lemon juice and remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil.
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Spread a scant tablespoon of the green sauce on each slice of bread. Arrange the avocado chunks on the bread, sprinkle with a pinch of ground pepper, and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
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