Bruschetta, crostini and crostoni of whole wheat bread with light spreadable cheese and cherry tomatoes are a fresh, easy, and quick dish to bring to the table.
Toasting the bread, theoretically, helps lower its glycemic index.
Traditionally, bruschetta, crostini, and crostoni were created as leftover recipes to use up stale bread.
You can transform the bread with spreadable cheese into a complete dish by using the suggested amounts of bread and spreadable cheese in your meal plan.
Perfect as a rustic appetizer, truly a delight!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Grill, Griddle, Electric Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- bread
- cow's ricotta (or light fresh spreadable cheese)
- cherry tomatoes (cherry or date)
- leaves basil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
- 1 drizzle extra virgin olive oil (raw)
Suggested Tools
- Knife for bread
- Cutting Board
- Baking Tray 10×11.5 inches
- Parchment Paper
- Cooling Rack cooling
- Grill or Griddle
Preparation
I used whole wheat bread made from ancient grains.
Preferably, but not necessarily, from the day before.I used ricotta.
Drain it well to avoid making the bread too moist.Wash the cherry tomatoes, cut and remove the stem part if necessary, and halve them.
Wash and dry the basil leaves by gently patting them with paper towels.
Bruschetta, crostini, and crostoni, difference:
– Bruschetta, from toasted bread, is made with bread toasted on a grill or griddle;
– Crostoni is baked in the oven or toasted.Cut the bread into slices about an inch thick.
On a griddle – grill – with parchment paper.
Heat the griddle.
Toast the bread slices on both sides.In the oven
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place the bread slices on top.Preheat the oven.
Toast in a ventilated oven at 356°F for a few minutes until desired golden color and crispness.Cool bruschetta, crostini, and crostoni on a cooling rack.
Season bruschetta, crostini, and crostoni with:
– ricotta;
– cherry tomatoes;
finish with:
– a pinch of salt;
– a pinch of pepper;
– basil;
– a drizzle of raw olive oil or basil pesto.Plate it.
Your whole wheat bread with light spreadable cheese and cherry tomatoes is ready.
Enjoy your meal!
– savory cheesecake
serve the same combination in a baking dish;
– mini savory cheesecake finger food
serve the same combination in individual glass cups.
Variations
You can substitute ricotta with other cheeses and other fresh and low-fat cheeses.
You can omit the olive oil if you prefer a lighter version.
You can use gluten-free bread if you need to avoid it.
You can make a vegan version using plant-based cheeses.
Even more delicious with semi-dry cherry tomatoes.
You can read the recipe by clicking on the following link: Semi-dry cherry tomatoes in an air fryer.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Recommended Cheeses for Diabetes
Cheeses should be consumed no more than twice a week, in small doses, and opting for fresh low-fat cheeses.
What are low-fat spreadable cheeses?
– cottage cheese;
– low-fat ricotta;
– light philadelphia.From the Accu-Chek Dietometer
Average portion of 5.3 oz of ricotta CHO 5.2 g;
– Kcal 219;
– protein 10.5 g
– fat 13 g.
Average portion of 2.8 oz of creamy spreadable cheese CHO 0 g;
– Kcal 250.4;
– protein 6.8 g
– fat 24.8 g.
