Go Back
–+ servings
A white plate holds eleven flower-shaped canapés, decorated with avocado and basil. The plate sits on a blue cloth.
Print Recipe

Avocado Bites

Fanned avocado flowers arranged on baked tortilla with hummus and fresh basil.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: canapés, finger food
Servings: 11 bites

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 avocados
  • 2 tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons hummus
  • chili flakes to taste
  • sea salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 11 fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • Cut out the 11 tortilla flowers with the flower cutter.
  • Brush the tortilla flowers with olive oil and broil on a baking sheet in a hot oven for 2-3 minutes.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Halve and peel the avocado.
  • Lay the flat side down and slice it across. Ideally, you want slices that are 2 mm (around 1/16th inch).
  • Flatten the avocado with your palm and fan all the slices in the same direction.
  • Use the flower cutter to cut out the avocado flowers.
  • Repeat with the second avocado.
  • Top the baked tortilla flowers with hummus and the fanned avocado flowers.
  • Sprinkle with sea salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.5mg