Description
A vibrant summer appetizer featuring ripe peaches, tangy goat cheese, and a touch of honey on crispy toasted baguette. Sweet, tangy, and fresh, this no-cook (except toasting) dish is perfect for quick gatherings or easy summer evenings.
Ingredients
Baguette, 1 large (about 24 slices, ⅔-inch thick)
Medium peaches, 4 (halved, pits removed)
Red onion, ⅓ cup, finely chopped
Garlic, 1 clove, minced
Fresh basil, ½ cup, thinly sliced (julienned)
Goat cheese (chevre), 4 ounces
Extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon
Honey, 1 teaspoon
Instructions
Preheat oven broiler to high heat.
Slice the baguette into 24 pieces (⅔-inch thick) and arrange in a single layer on a sheet pan.
Broil the bread for 3-4 minutes, rotating the pan halfway, until lightly browned. Let cool completely.
Chop peaches into ¼-inch cubes and transfer to a mixing bowl.
Add chopped red onion, minced garlic, and sliced basil to the bowl.
Toss the mixture gently to combine.
Drizzle with olive oil and honey; toss again to coat peaches evenly.
Spread a small amount of goat cheese onto each cooled bread slice.
Top each with a spoonful of the peach mixture.
Optional: Drizzle additional honey over the topping just before serving.
Notes
Day-old bread works best; substitute sourdough or ciabatta.
For a vegan option, use ricotta or feta with a splash of lemon instead of goat cheese, and agave syrup instead of honey.
Soak red onion in cold water for 5 minutes to soften its flavor.
Cherry tomatoes or nectarines can replace peaches in fall/early winter.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 4
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg