Prosciutto & Avocado Crostini

Health Staff
Updated
The saltiness of the prosciutto and the creaminess of the avocado make Prosciutto & Avocado Crostini downright irresistible. Just about any Italian combo taste great on crostini, but something about the saltiness of the prosciutto and the creaminess of the avocado, make this particular duo downright irresistible.

Yields: Makes: 16 toasts (serving size: 1 toast)

Prep Time time: 10 minutes

Cook Time time: 8 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 whole-wheat demi baguette, sliced

  • 2 Dijon mustard

  • 1/4 olive oil

  • 1 red-wine vinegar

  • 1/4 prosciutto, thinly sliced

  • 1 avocado, sliced

  • 16 sprigs watercress

  • 2 Parmesan, slivered

  • Black pepper

  • 1 lemon, halved

Nutrition

calories 101

fat 6.6g

saturated fat 1.5g

monounsaturated fat 3.6g

polyunsaturated fat 0.6g

protein 5g

carbohydrate 6g

fiber 1g

cholesterol 9mg

iron 1mg

sodium 264mg

calcium 57mg

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Arrange bread on baking sheet; toast 8 minutes.