5 from 6 votes
Bruschetta with Pesto
This easy Bruschetta Recipe is made with pesto, fresh tomatoes, olive oil, goat cheese, a sprinkle of arugula and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
10
servings
Calories:
127 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 Italian bread slices; crusty
- 3-4 medium tomato seeded and chopped
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves chopped
- 2-3 pinches salt or to taste
- 2-4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4-1/3 cup basil pesto 55-75 grams, more if needed
- 1 cup arugula leaves fresh; cut in half if large
- 30 goat cheese ribbon slices
- balsamic glaze as much as desired
*slice the cheese with a potato peeler or cheese grater.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl toss together the chopped tomatoes, onion, oregano, chopped basil, salt and olive oil. Set aside.
- On medium / hot, Heat pan grill and keep temperature relatively high, place sliced bread on pan and turn until toasted, remove to a large plate and spread with pesto, top with a heaping tablespoon of tomato mixture, some arugula leaves, two or three ribbons of goat cheese and a drizzle of balsamic glaze if desired. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
127kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
266mg
(11%)
Potassium
146mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
532IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 532IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.