Preparation: 15 min Cook: 10 min
This recipe makes a delicious appetizer or a quick, light dessert served with fresh fruit. For an easy party beverage, try NESTEA Sangria.
You will need:
| 1 |
white or whole wheat baguette |
1 |
| 1 cup |
marscapone cheese |
250 ml
|
| 1 |
juice & zest of fresh lemon |
1 |
| 1/2 cup |
fresh basil leaves, chopped finely |
125 ml |
| 1/3 cup |
liquid honey |
75 ml |
Step 1:
Diagonally slice baguette into 1/2 inch (1 cm) slices and place on an ungreased grill. Toast on each side for 3-5 min on medium heat (if you don’t have a grill, broil bread until golden brown for about 1 minute per side). Remove bread from grill and place on a large platter for serving.
Step 2:
Spread mascarpone cheese on toasted bread.
Step 3:
Top with finely chopped basil and drizzle with honey; garnish with additional
lemon zest, if desired.
Makes 24 servings
Nutrients per serving (per 1 slice): about 130 calories, 3 g protein, 9 g fat, 11 g carbohydrate.
Good to Know: Using a whole wheat baguette will provide your body with more nutrients, such as fibre, than a white baguette would. Canada’s Food Guide recommends making at least half of your grain products, whole grains every day.
Source: Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide
