Tomato-Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Name: Tomato-Goat Cheese Bruschetta
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 logs (4 oz/250 g each) soft goat cheese, cut into 8 (1-inch/2.5 cm) slices; 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) diced tomatoes, drained; 1/4 cup (50 mL) coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives; 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh thyme leaves; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil; 24 slices (1/2 inch/1.25 cm thick) baguette, toasted

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Prep 5 min
Total 25 min
Servings 24

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Organic tomatoes, goat cheese and fresh thyme are the signature flavours of a classic Italian appetizer.

Feb 6, 2012

Ingredients

2 logs (4 oz/250 g each) soft goat cheese, cut into 8 (1-inch/2.5 cm) slices
1 can (14 oz/398 mL) diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup (50 mL) coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives
1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4 tsp (1 mL) crushed red pepper flakes
1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
24 slices (1/2 inch/1.25 cm thick) baguette, toasted

Steps

1

Heat oven to 350ºF. In ungreased 1-quart shallow ovenproof gratin dish or 9-inch glass pie plate, place cheese in single layer.
2

Sprinkle tomatoes, olives, thyme leaves and pepper flakes over cheese. Drizzle with olive oil.
3

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until warm. Serve with baguette slices.

Expert Tips

Tip 1
Did You Know? : Check the freshness date on the package of goat cheese carefully, as it can spoil quickly. Store it in the coldest part of the refrigerator for no longer than 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information

120 Calories, 6g Total Fat, 5g Protein, 11g Total Carbs, 1g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 24 Appetizers

Calories: 120

Total Fat: 6g

Saturated Fat: 3g

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 10mg

Sodium: 240mg

Total Carbs: 11g

Dietary Fiber: 0g

Sugars: 1g

Protein: 5g

% Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.