Vegan Bruschetta With Avocado & Edamame Mash

Roast vegetables are the perfect match for zesty avocado and edamame mash. Photo / Babiche Martens

At this time of year it is easy to hunt out some home-grown tomatoes for this refreshing vegetable bruschetta. With a little crunch in the edamame and lemony avocado, it’s the nicest way to start a meal or to enjoy for lunch.

VEGAN BRUSCHETTA WITH AVOCADO & EDAMAME MASH RECIPE

Serves 4-6

1/4 cup oil

1 aubergine, cut into 1/2 cm rounds

1 golden kumara, cut into 1/2 cm lengths

1 purple kumara, cut into 1/2 cm rounds

Mash

2 avocados

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 cup finely chopped spring onion

2 tsp lemon zest

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 cup edamame beans, blanched

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1 cup tomatoes, chopped small