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Pan con Aguacate (Avocado-Topped Bread)
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Pan con Aguacate Recipe (Avocado-Topped Bread)

Pan con Aguacate (Avocado-Topped Bread) is a traditional Dominican snack that is simple and filling.
Course Appetizer, Party
Cuisine Dominican, Latino
Keyword avocado toast, tostada de aguacate
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 156kcal
Author Clara Gonzalez

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 small red onion minced
  • ½ red bell pepper minced
  • 1 tablespoon of apple vinegar or Juice of a lime
  • 3 panes de agua cut into halves, or 1 mini-baguettes cut into thirds
  • 1 large avocado or 2 medium avocados
  • ¾ teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper (or more, to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons minced cilantro

Instructions

  • Cooking the onions: Heat half the oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and bell pepper and cook stirring until onion becomes translucent
    Pour in vinegar and cook until the onion becomes pink. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Toasting the bread: Slice the bread. Brush the bread with the remaining olive oil. Heat a cooktop grill and toast on both sides, pressing it to flatten it.
    Cool to room temperature.
  • Cutting the avocado: Peel and remove the pit. Cut into halves and slice very thinly.
  • Assembling: Place the avocado slices onto the bread toasts
    Top the bread with the onion mix. . Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with cilantro.
  • Serving and storing: Serve right away.
    If you wish to make it beforehand, make the onion relish and toast bread and keep them at room temperature. Cut avocado and assemble right before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1toast | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.4mg