Watercress and Crème Fraîche Toasts

A simple and refreshing starter of toasted bread topped with creamy crème fraîche and peppery watercress, perfect for awakening the palate.

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

10 minutes

Calories

265 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

1 item

Cost

£0.93/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Breakfast•Snack•Dessert•Bread•Appetiser

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Ingredients

Servings

0.5cupCrème Fraîche(Full-fat crème fraîche recommended for the best flavor and texture)

£0.75

2cupsWatercress(Thoroughly washed and dried)

£1.20

4slicesSourdough Bread(Or your favorite crusty bread)

£1.50

1tablespoonOlive Oil(Extra virgin olive oil)

£0.15

1teaspoonLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.10

to tasteSalt(Sea salt flakes recommended)

to tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

Total Cost

£3.70

£0.93 per serving

Instructions

1.
Toast the bread slices until golden brown and crispy.
2.
While the bread is toasting, gently toss the watercress with olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
3.
Spread the crème fraîche evenly over the toasted bread slices.
4.
Top each toast with a generous portion of the dressed watercress. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (95g)

265 kcal / 1109 kJ

Carbs

19g

7% of RDA

Fat

18g

26% of RDA

Protein

12% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

2 g

2% of RDA

Sodium

300 mg

13% of RDA

Saturated Fat

11 g

55% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, lightly rub a garlic clove over the toasted bread before topping with crème fraîche.

A squeeze of lemon zest added to the crème fraîche brightens the flavors.

If watercress is unavailable, try using baby arugula for a similar peppery flavor.

Cooking Equipment

Toaster

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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Watercress and Crème Fraîche Toasts

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