Heart-Healthy Cheese and Tomato Baguette Slices
Elevate your snack or appetizer game with these irresistible Heart-Healthy Cheese and Tomato Baguette Slices! Crafted with a wholesome whole-grain baguette, juicy ripe tomatoes, and creamy low-fat mozzarella, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and nutrition. Enhanced with fresh basil, aromatic garlic, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, each bite offers a tantalizing mix of flavors. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, these oven-toasted slices are perfect for entertaining or enjoying as a guilt-free treat. Serve them warm and watch them disappear—this dish is proof that healthy eating can be undeniably delicious! Keywords: heart-healthy appetizer, tomato mozzarella baguette, quick healthy snack, whole grain recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf whole grain baguette
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes
- 100 grams low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Slice the whole grain baguette into 16 even slices, about 1/2 inch thick.
Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush them lightly with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, and set aside.
Slice the tomatoes thinly and set them aside.
Chop the fresh basil leaves finely.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil with the minced garlic, and brush this mixture over the oiled side of each baguette slice.
Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt and black pepper over the slices.
Top each baguette slice with a slice of tomato and approximately 6-8 grams of low-fat mozzarella cheese.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 7-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the baguette slices from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute before garnishing each slice with a sprinkle of chopped basil.
Drizzle each slice lightly with balsamic glaze for a touch of sweetness.
Serve immediately as a heart-healthy snack or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.6 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 3131 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.6 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.8 g | ||
| Protein | 53.3 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 638 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1330 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
