Serving Details
- Yields: 4 servings
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
Recipe Description
A sophisticated and healthy snack, these rye soldiers are topped with creamy avocado and a sprinkle of fragrant dukkah. Perfect for a light lunch or a pre-dinner appetizer.
Ingredients
For the Rye Soldiers:
- 1 loaf of rye bread
- Olive oil, for brushing
For the Avocado & Dukkah Topping:
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 2 tablespoons dukkah
- A squeeze of lemon juice
- A pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the rye bread into thick slices.
- Brush both sides of the bread slices with olive oil.
- Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- While the bread is baking, prepare the avocado mixture.
- In a small bowl, combine the mashed avocado, dukkah, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Once the bread is cooked and cooled slightly, spread the avocado mixture on each slice.
- Serve immediately.
Tips
- For a spicier kick, choose a dukkah blend with more chili flakes.
- You can customize the topping by adding other ingredients, such as feta cheese, smoked salmon, or fresh herbs.
- Serve the soldiers with a drizzle of balsamic glaze or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
Nutritional Information (Approximate per serving):
- Calories: 200-250
- Fat: 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: 5-8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 100-150mg
- Carbohydrates: 20-25g
- Fiber: 3-4g
- Sugar: 2-3g
- Protein: 4-6g
