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strawberry basil bruschetta

Strawberry Basil Bruschetta

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  • Author: Kate Kasbee
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, finely chopped
  • ½ tsp. agave nectar
  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked at least 8 hours
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • Water, to thin
  • 1 French baguette
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil, finely sliced

Instructions

  1. If you’re going to toast the bread, preheat your oven to 450F. Combine the diced strawberries and agave in a mixing bowl. Toss to coat the pieces and set aside.
  2. Add the cashews, lemon juice, and salt to the bowl of a food processor. Blend until creamy, adding water 1 teaspoon at a time until you achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency (I used 2 tablespoons). Adjust lemon juice and salt to taste, if needed.
  3. Slice the baguette diagonally into 1-inch pieces. Arrange the pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet and place in the oven on the top rack. Toast for 5 to 6 minutes, until lightly browned around the edges. Transfer the pieces to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  4. Spread each piece of bread with a layer of cashew cheese, followed by the strawberries and a sprinkle of fresh basil. Serve immediately.

Notes

To thinly slice basil, create a stack with the largest leaf on bottom and the smallest leaf on top. Roll up the leaves like a cigar and place seam side down. Use a rocking motion with the tip of a sharp knife to make thin slices from one end to the other.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pieces
  • Calories: 159
  • Sugar: 8.6 g
  • Sodium: 228 mg
  • Fat: 9.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 16.5 g
  • Protein: 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg