Schmearing avocado on toast and topping it with traditional caprese salad ingredients makes for a quick, healthy start to the day.
Ingredients
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1 medium avocado, peeled and pitted
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1/4 cup fresh medium basil leaves, finely sliced, plus more for garnish if desired
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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4 slices whole-grain or whole-wheat bread, toasted
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1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/4 cup shredded fat-free mozzarella cheese
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2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Directions
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In a small bowl, using a fork, mash together the avocado, 1/4 cup basil, and pepper.
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Spread the avocado mixture over the toasted bread slices. Place the tomatoes cut side down on the avocado mixture. (Use as many as fit. Keep the extras for a future use.)
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Sprinkle 1 tablespoon mozzarella over the tomatoes on each slice. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon vinegar over the mozzarella on each slice.
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Garnish with the remaining basil leaves.
