This appetizer is not only simple to make and healthy, but it’s also delicious and pretty! This is sure to be a hit at any party.
My dear friend Kelly over at Nosh and Nourish recently published her first cookbook, Superfoods at Every Meal. This cookbook contains recipes that are healthy and all use one or more of the ten Superfoods: quinoa, chickpeas, kale, sweet potatoes, blueberries, eggs, honey, coconut oil, Greek yogurt and walnuts. It’s packed with beautiful pictures and recipes that are easy enough to make on a busy weeknight.
This Blueberry Bruschetta contains two of the super foods, blueberries (love them) and honey (also LOVE!). This appetizer took just a few minutes to make and had such a beautiful presentation.
I try to eat as many of these super foods in my diet regularly, especially Greek yogurt! Anyone who wants to eat healthier or who already eats a clean diet will love this recipes and it’s creative ways to incorporate this super foods.
The recipe called for white balsamic vinegar but I didn’t realize that I had any until I was making it (story of my life) so I simply substituted apple cider vinegar (another favorite of mine) and it was delicious! The slightly sweet taste of the honey and the pungent flavor of the basil was an amazing combination. And it has such a pretty presentation too, it’s perfect for parties!
Isn’t the cover of the book so pretty too?
Blueberry Bruschetta
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup organic blueberries mashed
- 3/4 cup diced grape tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon honey plus more for drizzling
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar I used raw apple cider vinegar
- sliced bread I used Food for Life Ezekiel Sesame
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 40o degrees F.
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Combine the blueberries and tomatoes in a medium-size bowl.
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In a small bowl, combine basil, honey, salt, olive oil and vinegar, stirring well. Pour the dressing over the blueberries and tomatoes and toss gently to coat. Set aside.
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Spread the bread slices on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, top each slice with a large spoonful of bruschetta and drizzle with additional honey.
I know my readers would LOVE this cookbook too! Guess what, friends? I am giving away one copy of Superfoods at Every Meal to one lucky reader! Please leave a comment telling me why you would like this cookbook and you’re entered! Yup, that’s it. I am all about simplifying your life and this cookbook will help with that too! GOOD LUCK!
*Giveaway ends Sunday February 22 at 12:00 p.m. EST.
**U.S. and Canadian residents only please
Wendy says
February 17, 2015 at 1:54 amEven as a very busy mom, I (along with my kids) try to incorporate “the Super Foods” into every meal for my family. I would love to have even MORE easy super food recipes to feed to them. Thanks…
Danny Lowe says
February 17, 2015 at 1:59 amI could taste the recipe in my head, as I was reading about it. Sounds amazing.
Sandy says
February 17, 2015 at 2:09 amFinally after years of working my hubby and I have retired and I now have time to cook for us with healthier foods. I am always looking for recipes that use superfoods and would love to have them in every meal.
Linda Carlyle says
February 17, 2015 at 3:18 amWant to be the best I can be thru super foods, healthy recipes, attitude
Nancy says
February 17, 2015 at 3:56 amI am in a cooking rut. I honestly look at recipes you post and try them (or improvise because I don’t like to follow directions and usually have about 1/5 of the ingredients). I made your chia seed muffins for the family last month. I think I forgot an ingredient but the kids thought I was awesome! I made about 2 dozen, by accident, but ate around 9 of them before even showing them to the family. I just don’t put my time into cooking…it’s always last minute. I have gotten new ideas from you. For example, I make your vegetarian quiche once a week now. I need more mainstay meals. My kids are getting sick of quinoa pasta and broccoli most nights. I know how to boil water like a pro!!! I do roast the occasional sweet potatoes in the oven and sometimes feel extremely creative when I make a lasagna. We really have too much pasta. We are vegetarian and sometimes it just seems easier to boil water. I need alternative ideas. Help!
lauren.kelly says
February 17, 2015 at 1:13 pmHi Nancy! What a fabulous surprise! Thanks so much, I am glad you like my recipes. I have a ton of recipes under my vegetarian link in my recipe index above. I am sure you will find some more that you like. My best advice is that you have to plan ahead. I know you don’t want to hear that but that always helps me. Now I am going to make some more Lemon Chia Muffins, thanks for reminding me 😉
Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground says
February 17, 2015 at 1:20 pmBlueberries are one of my favorite foods, and I love the idea of using them for a bruschetta. It looks delicious!
Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground
Kristen+@+A+Mind+Full+Mom says
February 17, 2015 at 2:03 pmI am so in love with this recipe! I am a fan of any kind of brushetta but this combo looks dynamite. Can’t wait to try!
Eileen Mueller says
February 17, 2015 at 3:11 pmThis sounds delicious. I need to improve my diet.
Thanks
MichelleJ says
February 17, 2015 at 3:25 pmI am a vegetarian and for a while all I ate was veggies and occasional seafood. I recently have been educating myself on what I really should be eating. I would really like your book to help me with better nutrition.
Madalyn Draper says
February 17, 2015 at 3:40 pmEvery recipe I have tried from Kelly is amazing, I would love to win her cookbook.
heather+@french+press says
February 17, 2015 at 4:11 pmwhat a gorgeous presentation,
Janelle says
February 17, 2015 at 8:17 pmI’d love this cook book for new healthy ideas to feed my family!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 17, 2015 at 8:23 pmBecause Kelly is awesome! She is such a wonderful blogger and cook!
Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says
February 18, 2015 at 1:10 pmAwwww, you’re so sweet. Thanks Rebecca!!!
itzia says
February 17, 2015 at 11:57 pmI want to win because I think the book would help us incorporate even more superfoods into our meals.
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
February 18, 2015 at 1:44 amLauren, when I see recipes like this, I slap my head and think “Why didn’t I think of that???” Banging head on wall! This looks beautiful, healthy and delish, and you’re right. It is perfect for a party!
Donna @ The Slow Roasted Italian says
February 18, 2015 at 5:11 pmI love this Lauren! I am totally making this as soon as I can. It is light, bright and looks sooo delicious. And congrats to Kelly. The book looks great.
Tammi says
February 19, 2015 at 6:15 pmThese pictures are amazing. Can’t wait to try this! 🙂
lauren.kelly says
February 20, 2015 at 3:34 pmThank you Tammi!
Deb Young says
February 20, 2015 at 1:34 pmI originally was told I was allergic to Blueberries, but I have started eating them a bit and seem to be okay, so the recipe for blueberry bruchetta looks amazing. I am going to try it out. Because I have been told I have several allergies I have been hesitant about trying new foods but I am now stepping out a bit more and looking for some ways to prepare foods in a healthy manner that uses real whole food. Thank you for sharing your talents with the world.
lauren.kelly says
February 20, 2015 at 3:34 pmMaybe you could try another berry if you are hesitant about the blueberries, Deb? I bet strawberries would also be delicious in this!
Molly D. says
February 20, 2015 at 7:04 pmHi, Lauren! First time reader here. 🙂 Found you through eatingbirdfood.com. I have struggled for a long time with finding the right nutritional balance for myself. All of the superfoods that are listed in this book are things that I try to incorporate on a daily basis. I’m getting married in June, and while it is an extra push to get fit and stay healthy, I’m hoping to continue to improve upon my eating habits, and ensuring that I’m happy with what I put into my body. I think this cookbook would really help continue to guide in the right direction! Really happy I found your website!
lauren.kelly says
February 20, 2015 at 8:36 pmHi Molly! Nice to “meet” you! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Annette says
February 22, 2015 at 4:10 amWhat a beautiful presentation and it looks delicious. I need to return to clean eating and would love to have the book for its great ideas on incorporating super foods into all my meals.