Strawberry Brunch Bruschetta

Name: Strawberry Brunch Bruschetta
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick); 1/2 pound fresh goat cheese; 2 cups chopped fresh strawberries; 2 cups fresh arugula or fresh baby spinach, chopped

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 1-1/2 dozen.

Try this sweet bruschetta for a brunch or indulgent weekend breakfast. The goat cheese, fresh herbs and strawberries make a blissful combination.—Johanna Hauer, Kennebunk, Maine

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
1/2 pound fresh goat cheese
2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
2 cups fresh arugula or fresh baby spinach, chopped

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Place bread on ungreased baking sheets; brush with oil mixture.
2. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes. Spread with goat cheese. Broil until cheese begins to melt, 2-3 minutes longer.
3. In a small bowl, combine strawberries and arugula; layer over cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 117 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 176mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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