Avocado Mozzarella Tartine (Printable)

Creamy smashed avocado and gooey melted mozzarella on crisp toasted bread. A quick, vegetarian-friendly light meal or snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 2 slices rustic country bread or sourdough

→ Avocado

02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
04 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Cheese

05 - 3 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced

→ Garnish

06 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
07 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish, optional
08 - Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven broiler or toaster oven to high heat.
02 - Toast the bread slices until crisp and golden on both sides.
03 - While the bread toasts, halve the avocado and remove the pit. Scoop the flesh into a bowl, add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth with some small chunks remaining.
04 - Spread the smashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread slices.
05 - Arrange mozzarella slices on top of the avocado.
06 - Place the tartines on a baking tray and broil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the mozzarella is melted and just starting to bubble.
07 - Drizzle with olive oil and top with fresh basil leaves and crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 15 minutes, which means you can go from hungry to happy without much effort.
  • The creamy avocado paired with melted mozzarella creates a texture contrast that feels indulgent but stays light.
  • You probably already have most of these ingredients sitting in your kitchen right now.
02 -
  • Watch the broiler like a hawk because mozzarella can go from perfectly melted to burnt in seconds, and once it is overdone, there is no going back.
  • Always mash the avocado right before assembling so it stays vibrant green and does not oxidize into an unappetizing brown.
  • Use room temperature mozzarella if you can, because cold cheese takes longer to melt and can leave your bread overly browned before the cheese is ready.
03 -
  • Rub a cut garlic clove over the toasted bread before adding the avocado for a subtle savory depth that takes it to the next level.
  • If your avocado is not quite ripe enough, microwave it for 10 seconds to soften it slightly, though this is a last resort and fresh ripe is always better.
  • Use a fork to create texture in the avocado instead of blending it smooth, because those little chunks give each bite more interest.
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