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?
Ingredients
- ¾ cup organic blueberries mashed
- ¾ cup diced grape tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon honey plus more for drizzling
- ¼ 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
- Preheat the oven to 40o degrees F.
- Combine the blueberries and tomatoes in a medium-size bowl.
- 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.
- 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
Annette
What 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.
Molly D.
Hi, 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
Hi Molly! Nice to "meet" you! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Deb Young
I 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
Maybe you could try another berry if you are hesitant about the blueberries, Deb? I bet strawberries would also be delicious in this!
Tammi
These pictures are amazing. Can't wait to try this! 🙂
lauren.kelly
Thank you Tammi!
Donna @ The Slow Roasted Italian
I 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.