Strawberry Bruschetta

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Astoundingly good for minimal effort, this makes an indulgent weekend breakfast or anyday dessert. A judicious smear of mascarpone (half the fat of butter) is part of the luxury, but even lighter low-fat cream cheese will work as well. The real secret is warming the berries just enough to make the flavor bloom and transform their juices into a rosy syrup.

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Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 thick slices whole-wheat bread

  • 6 tablespoons light brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

  • 3 cups sliced or diced hulled strawberries

  • 4 tablespoons mascarpone, (Italian cream cheese)

Directions

  1. Toast bread in a toaster.

  2. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over high heat. Add sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice and cook, stirring, until the sugar melts and the mixture begins to bubble, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add strawberries and stir until juices begin to exude and the berries are heated through, 30 seconds to 1 minute more.

  3. Spread 1 tablespoon mascarpone on each piece of toast. Top with the warm berries.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare the sauce (Step 2), cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month. To reheat, microwave on High for about 1 minute (defrost first, if necessary).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

204 Calories
5g Fat
39g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 204
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 25g
Added Sugars 19g 38%
Protein 5g 9%
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Vitamin A 115IU 2%
Vitamin C 65mg 72%
Folate 38mcg 10%
Sodium 132mg 6%
Calcium 73mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 35mg 8%
Potassium 240mg 5%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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