Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze and Whipped Feta

Crisp toasted bread topped with a vibrant tomato mixture, creamy whipped feta, and a tangy balsamic glaze. A perfect light and refreshing appetizer.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Calories

365

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.15

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Breakfast•Snack•Dessert•Bread•Appetiser

Cuisine:

Mediterranean

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

1Baguette(Sliced into 1/2 inch rounds)

£1.00

2Roma Tomatoes(Diced)

£0.75

0.3cupFresh Basil(Chopped)

£0.60

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.15

2tablespoonsOlive Oil

£0.20

2tablespoonsBalsamic Glaze(Store-bought or homemade)

£0.30

4ouncesFeta Cheese(Crumbled)

£1.50

1tablespoonHeavy Cream(Optional, for whipped feta)

£0.10

to tasteSalt

to tasteBlack Pepper

Total Cost

£4.60

£1.15 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
3
While the bread is toasting, prepare the tomato mixture. In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4
In a small bowl, whip the feta cheese with the heavy cream (optional) until light and fluffy. If not using heavy cream, just crumble the feta.
5
Once the baguette slices are toasted, top each slice with a spoonful of the tomato mixture, a dollop of whipped feta (or crumbled feta), and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
6
Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (140g)

365 kcal / 1527 kJ

Carbs

30g

12% of RDA

Fat

22g

31% of RDA

Protein

12g

24% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

8 g

9% of RDA

Sodium

500 mg

22% of RDA

Saturated Fat

8 g

40% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a more intense garlic flavor, rub a clove of garlic over the toasted baguette slices before topping with the tomato mixture.

If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but use about half the amount.

Feel free to add other toppings like red onion, olives, or sun-dried tomatoes to the tomato mixture.

The balsamic glaze can be made from scratch by simmering balsamic vinegar until it thickens into a syrup-like consistency.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Small Bowl

Mixing Bowl

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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