Avocado Mozzarella Tartine (Printable Version)

Crisp toasted bread topped with creamy avocado and melted fresh mozzarella. A vibrant, easy vegetarian snack ready in 15 minutes.

# What You 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, 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 bread toasts, halve the avocado and remove the pit. Scoop flesh into a bowl, add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth with small chunks remaining.
04 - Distribute the smashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread slices.
05 - Arrange mozzarella slices on top of the avocado layer.
06 - Place the tartines on a baking tray and broil for 2 to 3 minutes until the mozzarella melts and begins to bubble.
07 - Drizzle with olive oil and top with fresh basil leaves and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
08 - Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes less than fifteen minutes but tastes like you put real thought into it.
  • The contrast between creamy avocado and melted mozzarella is ridiculously satisfying.
  • You can dress it up or keep it simple, and it works either way.
02 -
  • Do not walk away from the broiler, mozzarella goes from melted to burnt in seconds.
  • Use ripe avocado or the mash will be lumpy and bland, press the skin gently before you buy it.
  • Toast the bread well or it will get soggy under the avocado and lose its crunch.
03 -
  • Use day old bread for better structure, it toasts more evenly and holds up under the toppings.
  • Add a tiny pinch of garlic powder to the avocado mash for extra depth without overpowering the freshness.
  • If you do not have a broiler, use a hot skillet with a lid to melt the cheese, it works surprisingly well.
Go Back