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    Home » Recipes » Main Dishes » Vegetarian Recipes » Irresistible Sweet Chili Avocado Bagel Bruschetta

    LAST UPDATED: September 25, 2020 • FIRST PUBLISHED: February 23, 2017 By Toni Dash 47 Comments

    Irresistible Sweet Chili Avocado Bagel Bruschetta

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    This mouthwatering recipe is one that you’ll begin to crave after you try it! Sweet Chili Avocado Bagel Bruschetta combines tangy goat cheese, creamy avocado, red onion and sweet chili sauce on a toasted bagel (gluten-free or regular)!

    Sweet Chili Avocado Bagel Bruschetta

    For those who are frequent diners at Italian restaurants, ‘bruschetta’ will be all too familiar. Perhaps the most popular appetizer, along with Insalata Caprese, bruschetta traditionally is a slice of Italian bread toasted with a bit of olive oil and garlic and topped with chopped tomatoes and basil. The crisp exterior of the bread combined with the flavorful fresh tomatoes and basil is irresistible. It was a favorite of mine which went by the wayside when becoming gluten-free.

    Sweet Chili Avocado Bagel Bruschetta close up

    A number of years ago we began to frequent a little trattoria in our North Boulder neighborhood. It is a small venue with indoor and outdoor seating providing a charming, cozy ambiance. Visiting in the late afternoon, when the sun is beginning to sink in the sky became out habit. The restaurant is aglow and the outdoor dining is temperature-perfect having dodged the searing rays of summer sun but still warm often with balmy breezes.

    sliced avocado pm a distressed wood surface

    Probably the highlight of the restaurant find were both that they serve delicious gluten-free options and that they have a wickedly well-priced Happy Hour that runs about three hours (I love the sangria!). On our first visit we ordered an assortment of happy hour options to share to get a sense of their food. I fell immediately, head over heels in love with a version of a bruschetta they customized on a gluten-free focaccia.

    package of goat cheese on wood surface

    For me this is one of those dishes that calls to you as soon as you walk into the restaurant. My mouth begins to water and I never order anything else which goes against my normal MO at restaurants. I realized I might have an issue when we were entertaining a long time friend visiting from out of town whom we’d taken to the restaurant.

    I began to order my beloved dish and the waitress was tentative, unsure, not fully conveying she knew that they offered this dish in a gluten-free form. The back of my neck became anxiously prickly with sweat. I began to over-explain the dish, speaking way too fast as I nervously fumbled through my iPhone camera roll knowing I’d posted a photo on Instagram of my coveted dish to show her, prove to her, indeed they did make it.

    I looked up, desperately, meeting the gaze of my normally unflappable husband who was reflecting what I felt; that I might be acting insane.

    Sweet Chili Avocado Bagel Bruschetta

    Needless to say the server, who I believe was new and fortunately not easily frightened, consulted with the kitchen and all was delivered to the table. The degree of relief I felt hinted to me that perhaps I needed to break my addiction with another dish next time, that maybe my well-being, and that of my fellow diners might benefit from something that excited me a bit less.

    It was a fleeting thought that has never surfaced again when looking at the menu and I continue to order this same dish every time we visit.

    toasted bagel halves on baking sheet

    At the risk of riling up your salivary glands and anticipation, I’ve created a take on my favorite dish at home. Finding the bread key to a bruschetta I’ve made a bagel version which allows that perfect crust on the top and soft insides. The combination of the salty tang of goat cheese, the smooth ripe avocado, bite of paper-thin red onion and the finishing touch of sweet chili sauce are perfection.

    This is a wonderful option as an appetizer or a main dish coupled with a salad of spring greens. It’s a satisfying meatless option that I’d venture might become a favorite on your table.

    This Sweet Chili Avocado Bagel Bruschetta recipe is so simple to make and a wonderland of textures and flavors. Tangy, salty goat cheese, sweet chili sauce (which can be found in the Asian section of the grocery store), creamy avocado and ultra thin onion slices. All on a toasted bagel.

     

    Interested in some new ideas like this one for using bagels?  I love making mini personal bagel pizzas. They are the perfect portion size and easy to make. Making  Homemade Everything Bagel Chips are great for dipping or to pair with a meat and cheese platter. I also love using them in Everything Bagel Sausage Dressing. They have a wonderful texture for stuffing and everything-style bagels have loads of onion and garlic flavor!

    Sweet Chili Avocado Bagel Bruschetta

    Sweet Chili Avocado Bagel Bruschetta

    A mouthwatering version of a bruschetta perfect for appetizers of a meatless main dish with a side salad. The tantalizing flavors of tangy, salty goat cheese, creamy ripe avocado, red onion and sweet chili sauce co-mingle for a perfect, satisfying dish.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 1/2 bagel bruschetta
    Calories: 324kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 2 bagels (I used Udi's Plain Gluten-Free bagels)
    • 1 tablespoons Unsalted Butter , melted
    • 1 Avocado , ripe yet firm; halved, each half sliced vertically into 8 slices and removed from outer skin
    • 1 small Red Onion , aproximately 3 inches diameter
    • 2 ounces Goat Cheese , crumbled
    • 2 tablespoons Sweet Chili Sauce
    • 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    Instructions

    • Heat the broiler in the oven.
    • Slice the end off one side of the onion and slice one quarter of the onion into paper-thin slices. Remove the outer peel.
    • Combine the sweet chili sauce and olive oil. Stir to fully combine.
    • Halve the bagels and lightly toast on a low setting in the toaster. Place the toasted halved on a baking sheet cut side facing up. Brush the cut side with the melted butter.
    • Place under the broiler for 15-30 seconds watching the entire time. The tops should lightly brown but can burn quickly to as soon as they begin to turn golden, remove from the oven.
    • Place one fourth of the goat cheese on each bagel half, followed by 4 avocado slices, one fourth of the onions slices and finally drizzle each equally with the sweet chili sauce. Serve warm.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 7.1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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    This delicious recipe was originally published in February 2014 and has been updated in 2017.

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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Kelly Hutchinson says

      February 26, 2017 at 10:22 am

      I love the idea of the mellow flavor of the avocado and the punch of goat cheese. Now I’m hungry!

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    2. Kiwi says

      February 24, 2017 at 3:54 pm

      One of my best friends LOVE bruschetta! This looks good especially with the avocados!

      Reply
    3. Annemarie LeBlanc says

      February 24, 2017 at 9:09 am

      I will make this for my husband’s midnight snack. He is always looking for something to eat two hours after dinner and this would be perfect for him. He loves bagels!

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      • Toni Dash says

        February 24, 2017 at 9:42 am

        I think he’ll love this. I’ve heard from other readers that once they make it they crave it and make it over and over!

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    4. Seattle Travel Blogger says

      February 24, 2017 at 7:50 am

      Chili Avocado Bagel Bruschetta looks like a healthier alternative.
      I hear nothing but good things about avocado.

      Reply
    5. Our Family World says

      February 24, 2017 at 7:08 am

      i love Avocado!! this recipe is very interesting! i wonder how it taste!

      Reply
    6. Jennifer says

      February 24, 2017 at 7:48 am

      5 stars
      I love bagels. This looks like the perfect dish to sink my teeth into!

      Reply
    7. Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says

      February 24, 2017 at 1:56 am

      Wow! Now that looks amazing! I am definitely going to be making some of these!

      Reply
    8. Myrah Duque says

      February 23, 2017 at 9:50 pm

      You definitely caught my attention at Avocado! That combination is exquisite!

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    9. Claudia Krusch says

      February 23, 2017 at 9:10 pm

      Avocado is one of my favorites. I am looking forward to trying this recipe. It looks so delicious.

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    10. Ann Bacciaglia says

      February 23, 2017 at 9:08 pm

      This looks like such a delicious lunch idea. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make some this weekend.

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