Cali-Schetta

I had a couple of avocados to use up and I love bruschetta, so I came up with this unique combination of flavors to serve at a recent dinner party. Prep time includes the 30 minute refrigeration. Enjoy :)

• Ready In: 58 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  baguette
• 3  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2  garlic cloves
• 2  medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1  large avocado, pitted & chopped
• 1⁄2 onion, minced
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 2  tablespoons  chopped cilantro
• 2  tablespoons lime juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix one clove of minced garlic with tomato, avocado, onion, cheese, cilantro, lime juice, salt, pepper & 1 tbs of olive oil.
2. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
4. Slice baguette into 1/2 inch slices, on the diagonal.
5. Lightly brush both sides of the bread with 2 tbs of the EVOO.
6. Toast bread on baking sheet for 4 minutes on each side.
7. Rub one side with a clove of garlic.
8. Top each slice of bread with 2-3 tbs of avocado mixture and serve immediately.