Avocado Breakfast Bruschetta

Makes: 4 Servings
Total Cost: $$
Prep time: 20 minutes

Start your day with a breakfast twist on classic bruschetta: avocados, tomato, hard-boiled egg, and ricotta with basil atop toasted rustic whole-grain bread.

Ingredients
1 ripe avocado
2 medium tomatoes
1 green onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil (plus 2 tbsp for garnish)
4 eggs (hard-boiled)
12 slices whole-wheat baguette bread
1/4 cup ricotta cheese (reduced-fat)
cracked black pepper to taste
Directions

1. Dice avocado, tomatoes, and green onions.

2. Peel and chop hard-boiled eggs.

3. Reserving 2 tbsp. basil for garnish, gently toss first five ingredients in a small bowl. Add pepper to taste.

4. Toast baguette slices and smear with ricotta cheese.

5. Top with avocado mix and garnish with chopped basil.

Notes

Serving Suggestions: Serve with an 8-oz glass of fat-free (skim) milk.