Avocado and Mango Crostini

Guys, guess what?! I finished writing my dissertation! I’m so exhausted, I can’t even tell you! Now I just have to defend the paper in front of my committee in a couple of weeks and I am D.O.N.E!! It’s been a long 6 years of grad school and I’m so excited to finally be here. Now let’s just hope I pass my defense! AHHHHH, so nervous!! As long as I have been in grad school, this dissertation process seems to just be flying by as I have tried to get it all done in a matter of a few months. But, for now, I am taking the weekend off to get some much needed sleep and so that I can try and gain back some of my sanity.

Alright, so the other day, I was thinking about yummy, summery appetizers. And then I thought about avocados, mango, and bread. I mean, how can you go wrong with that combo?! And seriously, this appetizer is so light and refreshing and it just tastes like summer. I love it so much, I could make a meal out of it and I totally did for lunch yesterday.

And don’t they look fancy? I want you all to make this for your next summer garden party. Because I know you guys are so fancy and have summer garden parties all the time..

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Yield: 8 servings

Avocado and Mango Crostini

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

This avocado and mango crostini is a great party appetizer for the summer or showers!

Ingredients

• 1 garlic clove
• extra virgin olive oil (for brushing)
• 1 baguette, sliced
• 2 avocados, diced into bite-size pieces
• 2 cups mango, diced into bite-size pieces (can use fresh or frozen)
• 2 limes, juiced
• salt to taste
• crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Take the garlic clove and rub onto the top of each piece of bread. Brush the tops with the olive oil. Place the bread on a cookie sheet and toast in the oven until lightly toasted (you can also do this on the grill if desired).
2. In a bowl, combine the diced avocado, diced mango, and lime juice. Toss to combine. Add salt to taste.
3. Scoop about 1-2 tbs. of the mixture on top of each slice of toasted bread. Sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes on top and serve.

Notes

Not into mangoes? Try peaches or strawberries instead!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

2 crostini
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 161Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 318mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 2gSugar: 8gProtein: 5g

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