Description
A delicious Mediterranean-inspired appetizer featuring toasted baguette slices topped with a flavorful mixture of roasted red peppers, creamy feta cheese, garlic, and fresh parsley, drizzled with balsamic vinegar and olive oil for a perfect party snack or light starter.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 French baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for garnish
Topping:
- 1 cup roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade), chopped
- ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Toast: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush each side lightly with olive oil. Toast in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the slices are golden and crisp.
- Prepare the Topping: In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped roasted red peppers, crumbled feta, minced garlic, chopped parsley, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Gently mix until well combined, ensuring the flavors blend evenly.
- Assemble the Bruschetta: Spoon the prepared red pepper and feta mixture generously onto each toasted baguette slice. For extra flavor and presentation, drizzle with a bit of olive oil and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of the crisp bread and creamy topping.
Notes
- Serve the bruschetta fresh for best texture and flavor.
- Prepare the red pepper and feta topping in advance and store separately; assemble just before serving to keep bread crisp.
- For added garlic flavor, rub a cut clove of garlic onto the toasted bread before adding the topping.
- Use homemade roasted peppers for a smoky depth, or jarred peppers for convenience.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for desired spiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
