Easy Feta Brushetta

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Easy Feta Brushetta recipe for a quick and tasty snack or appetizer

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

341

Sugar

Fat

23g

Easy Feta Brushetta is a perfect appetizer or snack that can be prepared in minutes. This recipe is a twist on traditional brushetta by adding crumbled feta cheese, which makes it creamier and more flavorful. The combination of ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and feta cheese is a classic flavor profile that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The bread used in this recipe is a French baguette, which adds a nice crunch to the dish. This recipe is perfect for entertaining guests or as a quick and easy snack for yourself.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.	Cut the tomatoes into small cubes and place them in a bowl.
3.	Crumble the feta cheese into the bowl with the tomatoes.
4.	Finely chop the basil leaves and add them to the bowl.
5.	Add the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to the bowl and mix all ingredients together.
6.	Cut the baguette into 1/2 inch slices and place them on a baking sheet. Spray with Pam cooking spray.
7.	Bake the baguette slices in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
8.	Remove the baguette slices from the oven and spoon the tomato and feta mixture onto each slice.
9.	Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
10.	Remove from oven and serve while hot.

PROS

This recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for a last-minute appetizer or snack.

It’s a great way to use up ripe tomatoes and fresh basil from your garden.

The combination of tomatoes, feta cheese, and basil is a classic flavor combination that everyone loves.

CONS

This recipe uses bread as a base, which can be high in carbs if eaten in excess.

It may not be suitable for people who are allergic to dairy or are lactose intolerant.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C, potassium, and lycopene, which has been linked to reducing the risk of certain types of cancer.
Basil is also rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties.
The olive oil in this recipe contains healthy monounsaturated fats that may help reduce the risk of heart disease.

	6 large tomatoes
	8 ounces feta cheese
	6 large fresh basil leaves
	4 ounces olive oil
	2 garlic cloves
	salt and pepper
	1 French baguette
	Pam cooking spray