Sundried Tomato Avocado Shells

Shanthi Appelo, MS, RD

| 1 min read

This bite-sized appetizer brings balanced flavor with fat from avocado, acid from lime, salt from turkey bacon and a sweet-tart flavor from sundried tomatoes. These bites will bring color to your holiday table.

Total Time:

30 minutes

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Difficulty:

Easy

Serving Amount
Ingredients
  • 2 large avocados, ripe

  • 1 lime, wedged

  • 3 slices uncured turkey bacon

  • 1 green onions, chopped

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 13 cup sundried tomatoes in oil, julienne cut

  • 12 phyllo dough mini crusts/shells

Instructions
  • Step 1

    Prepare turkey bacon according to package instructions until crispy. Cut into 1-inch squares or similar size.

  • Step 2

    In a bowl, mash avocado with lime juice and green onion. Add salt and pepper to taste.

  • Step 3

    Add a spoonful of the avocado mixture to the mini shells. Top with a piece of sundried tomato and a piece of turkey bacon. Sprinkle with additional lime if needed.

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