Description
Make this simple, heart-shaped bruschetta for an effortless and romantic Valentine’s Day appetizer using fresh tomatoes and basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices whole wheat bread
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the slices of bread using a heart-shaped cookie cutter.
- Arrange the bread hearts and toast them in a preheated 375 degree oven for 15 minutes, or until light brown and crispy.
- Spread each toast heart with a thin layer of goat cheese.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, basil leaves, and salt and pepper.
- Distribute tomato mixture evenly over each toast heart, spreading it to emphasize the heart shape.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a different flavor, try a Mexican-inspired version using a hot pink salsa made with red onions and blood oranges.
- You can customize this by adding a drizzle of balsamic glaze or small pieces of fresh mozzarella before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 10
Keywords: Valentine Bruschetta, Tomato Basil Bruschetta, Romantic Appetizers, Easy Party Snacks, Holiday Appetizers, Finger Foods, Small Bites