Avocado, Feta And Pancetta Bruschetta Recipe

Name: Avocado, Feta And Pancetta Bruschetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices Italian bread, 3/4-inch -1-inch thick (no thicker, or it won't warm right through); 2 garlic cloves, each peeled and sliced in half; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; For Topping; 5 ounces lean bacon or 5 ounces pancetta; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 large avocado, peeled, stoned and cut into small chunks; 1 cup coarsely chopped rocket; 12 basil leaves, roughly torn; 3 teaspoons pine nuts, lightly toasted in a low oven; 2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; freshly cracked black pepper

Servings: persons

4 slices Italian bread, 3/4-inch -1-inch thick (no thicker, or it won't warm right through)
2 garlic cloves, each peeled and sliced in half
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
For Topping
5 ounces lean bacon or 5 ounces pancetta
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 large avocado, peeled, stoned and cut into small chunks
1 cup coarsely chopped rocket
12 basil leaves, roughly torn
3 teaspoons pine nuts, lightly toasted in a low oven
2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
freshly cracked black pepper

1
Prepare all ingredients just before planning to eat.
2
In a medium sized bowl combine the feta cheese, avocado, rocket, basil, pine nuts and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add an extra tablespoon of olive oil to further moisten this mixture if preferred.
3
Saute the bacon or pancetta in a little oil until crisp, then chop finely and add to the feta cheese/avocado mixture.
4
Set topping mixture aside while preparing the bread.
5
Toast the bread over hot coals (preferably), on the bbq or under the oven grill/broiler, until crusty and golden brown on the outside, but warm and soft inside. Keep an eye on it as it can suddenly burn!
6
While the toast is still piping hot, rub one side of each slice with the cut side of a garlic clove, then quickly brush each slice with a tablespoon of olive oil.
7
Spoon the topping mixture on to the toasted bread, and season with freshly cracked black pepper - depending on the saltiness of the feta and bacon you use, you probably won't need to season with salt.
8
Serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices Italian bread, 3/4-inch -1-inch thick (no thicker, or it won't warm right through), 2 garlic cloves, each peeled and sliced in half, 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, For Topping, and more.

Yes, Avocado, Feta And Pancetta Bruschetta falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Avocado, Feta And Pancetta Bruschetta

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