Avocado, Egg, and Anchovy Canapé

Canapé de Aguacate, Huevo y Anchoa
This delectable combination of hard-boiled egg and creamy avocado pairs wonderfully with crusty Italian or French country bread. Feel free to adjust the quantities based on the number of servings you need.
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Ingredients

Yields: 2 Tapas

  • 2 thin slices of long-loaf baguette bread
  • Olive oil for brushing
  • Fresh flat lettuce leaves torn to fit the bread slices
  • 2 crosswise slices of a large hard-boiled egg
  • 2 crosswise slices of avocado approximately 1/8-inch thick
  • 2 anchovy fillets
  • 2 thin strips of jarred piquillo peppers for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Brush a thin layer of olive oil onto the bread slices.
  • Place the oiled bread slices on a baking sheet and bake until they turn lightly browned, remembering to turn them once during the process.
  • On each toasted bread slice, start with a layer of fresh lettuce leaves.
  • Next, add a slice of hard-boiled egg and a slice of creamy avocado.
  • Top it off with a savory anchovy fillet and garnish with the thin strips of jarred piquillo peppers.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serve and savor the flavors of this Avocado, Egg, and Anchovy Canapé. Enjoy!
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Cuisine European / Spain