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Grilled Cherry Tomato and Goat Cheese Bruschetta
Grilled Cherry Tomato Bruschetta is a deliciously easy appetizer that can double as a light meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 446 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 40 cherry tomatoes I used various colors of heirloom cherry tomatoes
- 1 baguette 12 inches long
- 1 Tbsp olive oil for brushing
- 15 ounces spreadable goat cheese
- fresh thyme leaves
marinade
- 5 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (I use O brand Olive Oil Fig Balsamic)
Instructions
- Thread cherry tomatoes onto the bamboo skewers and set aside. Leave space at one end so you can handle them. Depending on the size of your tomatoes you might need 6 or 7 per skewer. Less if you are using larger cherry tomatoes.
- Blend the olive oil and vinegar together in a small jar. Taste to adjust the proportions if you like.
- Cut the baguette in half, and then slice each half lengthwise.
- Heat a grill pan over medium high heat until hot. Brush the cut side of each baguette with olive oil and place cut side down on the grill to toast. It won't take long, leave them just long enough to get nice grill marks. I like to press the bread down with a spatula to make good contact with the grill. Remove and set aside.
- Brush the tomato skewers with the marinade, and place them down on the hot grill. Let them cook for just a minute or two, rolling the skewer occasionally to cook them evenly, until they start to char and blister just a bit.
- Spread the goat cheese thickly on each piece of bread, and top with the tomatoes from two skewers. Gently slide the tomatoes off onto the bread. Drizzle with a little more marinade, and scatter with fresh thyme. Enjoy immediately.
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Notes
- If you're not a fan of goat cheese use cream cheese, mascarpone, Boursin, or any other soft spreadable cheese you love. Thin slices of mozzarella will work, too.
- Add some prosciutto or shrimp next time to make a complete meal.
- If you love garlic, rub a cut clove over the grilled bread before adding the cheese.
- Lay down a layer of fresh basil leaves over the goat cheese.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
446kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
533mg
(22%)
Potassium
326mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1286IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
158mg
(16%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 533mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 326mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1286IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 158mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.