Loading...The garlic bread is loaded with garden-fresh produce like spinach and tomatoes with irresistible California Avocado.
California Garlic Bread with Sautéed Spinach and Avocados
Total Time:
20min
Cook Time:
10min
Prep Time:
10min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
460
Calories
30
g
Total Fat
5
g
Dietary Fiber
9
g
Protein
38
g
Total Carbs
Ingredients
Serves: 4| 1/2 | large loaf whole wheat ciabatta (sliced lengthwise from full loaf) | |
| 6 | Tbsp. | butter |
| 3 | Tbsp. | minced garlic (divided) |
| As needed | Kosher salt & pepper | |
| 4 | cups | fresh spinach |
| 1 | lemon, juiced | |
| 1 | Tbsp. | grapeseed or olive oil (divided) |
| 1 | cup | halved grape tomatoes |
| 1 | yellow pepper, stem, seeds and membrane removed, sliced | |
| 1 | ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded and peeled | |
| As needed | red pepper, optional | |
| As needed | balsamic Reduction/Glaze |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Melt butter; add in 2/3 of the garlic, season with salt and pepper, stir and set aside.
- Place bread onto baking sheet and liberally brush it with garlic butter. Set aside.
- In a small skillet, sauté 2 tsp. oil and remaining garlic for 1 minute; add in spinach and stir just until spinach begins to wilt. Remove from heat, squeeze a few drops of lemon juice, stir and spread it over-top of prepared bread.
- In same pan, add tomatoes and peppers; sauté for 2 minutes. Place atop the spinach-topped bread, season with salt and pepper (and red pepper for some heat).
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. While the bread bakes, cut avocado into bite-sized chunks.
- Toss avocado with 1 tsp. oil, salt, red pepper, a small squeeze of fresh lemon juice and toss.
- Top baked garlic bread with avocado and drizzle with balsamic reduction/glaze.
Beverage Pairing: Petite Sirah
* Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 460
Total Fat 30 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 12 g
Unsaturated Fat 9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4 mg
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Protein 9 g
Total Carbs 38 g
Cholesterol 45 mg
Sodium 440 mg
Potassium 460 mg
Total Sugar 3 g
Vitamin A 3650 IU; Vitamin C 12 mg; Calcium 460 mg; Iron 21 mg; Vitamin D 4.7 IU; Folate 100 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.2 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 70%; Vitamin C 35%; Calcium 4%; Iron 25%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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