Goat Cheese Toasts with Arugula
- In a mortar and pestle, mash the basil together with ¼ cup olive oil to make a watery paste. Set aside for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Rub each slice of bread with the cut side of the garlic clove and place the bread on a baking pan. Top with goat cheese slices and bake for roughly 8-10 minutes, or until toasted. Remove from oven and top each piece with the basil sauce.
- Whisk together the lemon juice, remaining ¼ cup olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss the arugula with the dressing.
- To serve, place arugula on a plate and top with the goat cheese toasts and basil sauce.
- Scatter pitted olives on the plate if desired.
Benefits of Goat Cheese Toasts with Arugula
A serving of goat cheese delivers 6 grams of filling protein along with a powerful combination of calcium, phosphorus and copper — nutrients that are essential for healthy bones ( 2 ). Plus, goat cheese provides healthy fats, including medium-chain fatty acids, that can improve satiety and benefit weight loss
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- ½ cup of olive oil, divided
- 4 thick slices of crusty bread
- 1 garlic clove, cut lengthwise in half
- 6 oz of goat cheese cut into ¾ inch slices
- 5 cups of arugula
- Juice from one small lemon
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- Pitted olives (optional)
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- Protein: 18g
- Type: Free