Name: Strawberry Bruschetta
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
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)

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.

By Susan Herr

Updated on July 10, 2019

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Heart Healthy High Fiber Low Sodium Low-Calorie

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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

Toast bread in a toaster.
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.
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.