Heart-Healthy Grilled Goat Cheese Toasts
Elevate your snack or appetizer game with these Heart-Healthy Grilled Goat Cheese Toasts, a delicious fusion of vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring golden-brown slices of whole grain bread brushed with olive oil and topped with creamy goat cheese, these toasts are layered with peppery arugula, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil for a burst of freshness. A drizzle of balsamic glaze ties it all together with a tangy-sweet finish, while the use of nutrient-rich ingredients like whole grains and olive oil keeps the dish as healthy as it is satisfying. Perfect for a quick yet sophisticated bite, these toasts are ready in just 20 minutes and pack a nutritional punch that complements their restaurant-worthy taste. Whether you’re serving them as a starter or enjoying them as a light meal, these toasts are a heart-friendly delight that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Whole grain bread
- 100 grams Soft goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 12 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 8 leaves Fresh basil
- 1 cup Arugula
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic glaze
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium heat.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and set aside.
Brush both sides of the whole grain bread slices with olive oil.
Place the bread slices on the heated grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side or until they are golden brown and have grill marks. Remove from the grill.
Spread a generous amount of the soft goat cheese on each toasted bread slice.
Top the goat cheese with arugula and then place the halved cherry tomatoes over it.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Garnish each toast with fresh basil leaves.
Drizzle balsamic glaze over the top of the prepared toasts.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
936 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.2 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.8 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 2135 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.9 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.2 g | ||
| Protein | 37.1 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 343 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 995 mg | 21% | |
*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.
