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Asparagus Flatbread with Avocado Cream

(NC)—Bring the taste of California to your table when you serve this delicious and unique flatbread. This creation is sure to be a crowd pleaser, providing a fusion of pizza and salad. With vibrant spring colours and bright flavours, it makes a terrific family brunch option served with a lightly dressed salad of mixed greens and ripe tomatoes. Or, cut the flatbreads into small squares for a fresh appetizer.

• 1 ripe California avocado

• 1/3 cup milk (approx.) (75 mL)

• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (50 mL)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice (15 mL)

• 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper (1 mL)

• Pinch crushed hot pepper flakes

• 16 California asparagus spears, trimmed

• 1/2 small red pepper, very thinly sliced

• 1/4 cup very thinly sliced red onion (50 mL)

• 3 thin slices prosciutto, torn into pieces

• 2 prepared plain flatbreads or focaccia, about 12 x 7–inch (30cm x 18cm)

• 2 tbsp olive oil (30 mL)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Meanwhile, purée avocado with milk, basil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and pepper flakes, in a blender or food processor until smooth. (Add extra milk as needed to achieve a mixture that is easy to drizzle.)

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add asparagus; after 1 minute add red pepper and cook for 2 minutes longer. Transfer asparagus and red pepper to an ice water bath; drain and dry well. Cut the asparagus in half, lengthwise.

Blend oil with garlic and brush evenly over the flatbreads; bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp and golden; transfer to a cutting board. Drizzle half of the avocado mixture over the flatbreads. Garnish with asparagus, red pepper, onion and prosciutto; drizzle with additional sauce. Makes 8 entrée servings.

Tip: Substitute the prepared flatbreads with store–bought or homemade pizza dough; roll out to size and increase the baking time to 15 minutes.

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