Grilled bread topped with celery heart and goat cheese is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a light lunch. The smoky flavor of the grilled bread pairs perfectly with the crisp celery heart and tangy goat cheese, while the addition of fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil brings the dish together. This simple yet elegant recipe is sure to impress your guests and it's a great way to enjoy seasonal vegetables.
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GRILLED BREAD (GARLIC OR PLAIN!)
Grilled bread comes out perfectly toasted and charred! Use it as a base for appetizers, or make grilled garlic bread as a side dish.
Provided by Sonja Overhiser
Categories Side dish
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (375 to 450 degrees).
- Brush each side of the bread lightly with olive oil. Place the slices on a baking sheet and sprinkle with 1 pinch of salt on top of each. Grill 1 to 2 minutes per side, until crispy and just starting to char on the edges.
- Remove from the heat. If desired, rub each slice with the cut side of the garlic and a bit of butter or additional olive oil (we rubbed on a small pat of butter between all the slices). Add another sprinkle of kosher salt if serving plain as garlic bread, and top with chopped herbs if desired.
GRILLED BREAD TOPPED WITH ARUGULA, GOAT CHEESE, OLIVES AND ONIONS
Categories Leafy Green Olive Onion Appetizer Quick & Easy Goat Cheese Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix cheese and 4 teaspoons peel in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Whisk 6 tablespoons oil, orange juice and 2 teaspoons orange peel in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass dish. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Add onions; turn to coat. Using metal spatula, transfer onions to grill and cook until tender and golden, turning occasionally and keeping onions intact, about 10 minutes. Return onions to dressing in dish; turn to coat. Set aside.
- Brush remaining 3 tablespoons oil over bread. Grill until bread is golden, about 2 minutes per side. Spread cheese mixture over warm bread.
- Add arugula to dressing; toss to coat. Top cheese bread with arugula, onions and olives.
GRILLED CHEESY GARLIC BREAD
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat grill to low-medium heat.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, basil and salt. Brush both sides of the bread with the olive oil and garlic mixture.
- Place the bread on the grill and grill both sides, until golden and crisp; about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the top with cheese and place in the broiler until bubbly and golden, if inside. If outside, cover the grill and cook until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.
CHEESY GRILLED BREAD
This grilled bread recipe is perfect to serve with Italian dishes or as an appetizer.
Provided by Myra
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Garlic Bread Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Combine butter, tomatoes, pesto, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a food processor. Pulse until thoroughly combined and tomatoes are chopped. Scrape into a bowl and stir in 1 cup shredded provolone cheese.
- Grill bread on the preheated grill until toasted, about 1 1/2 minutes. Spread butter mixture equally onto cut sides of both halves of bread and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Grill bread, cut-side up, over indirect heat with grill covered, until toping melts, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool slightly; cut into slices using a serrated knife. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 48.8 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 820.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
GRILLED BREAD TOPPED WITH CELERY HEART AND GOAT CHEESE
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories easy, quick, appetizer
Time 15m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat a grill or broiler. Brush the bread on both sides with the olive oil. Grill or broil until browned and crisp, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Rub the garlic clove over each bread slice. Top with slices of celery and goat cheese. Sprinkle with the cracked peppercorns and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 230, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 348 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
HERBED GOAT CHEESE ON FLAT BREAD
Steps:
- Combine first five ingredients, salt and freshly ground black pepper together in a mixing bowl and stir well until evenly combined. Transfer mixture into a disposable piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Lay out crackers or chips and pipe a round rosette of goat cheese mixture onto each one. Top rosette with a small sprig of fresh dill. Serve immediately.
GRILLED ARTICHOKE, GREEN GARLIC, AND GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTA
Green garlic bulbs look like scallions-they're available at many farmers' markets in the spring. If you can't find them to make this Italian appetizer, substitute the peeled cloves from a head of regular garlic and the green top of a scallion.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine oil, garlic bulbs, and rosemary in a small saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium. Reduce heat to low; simmer until garlic is golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool.
- Squeeze 2 lemon halves into a large bowl of water; add rinds. Working with 1 artichoke at a time, remove tough outer leaves closest to stem end, then trim pointy tips of remaining outer leaves with kitchen shears. With a serrated knife, cut off top 1 inch; with a paring knife, trim and peel stem. (Transfer to lemon water as you work to prevent discoloration.)
- Set a steamer basket in a large pot; add enough water to reach just below basket and bring to a boil. Squeeze remaining 2 lemon halves into pot. Add artichokes, season with salt, and cover. Steam until hearts are easily pierced with the tip of a knife, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let stand until cool enough to handle, then cut in half lengthwise and scoop out and discard fuzzy chokes.
- Strain infused oil; discard rosemary. Mash garlic bulbs into a paste and stir into goat cheese with 1/4 cup infused oil, green garlic tops, and red-pepper flakes. Season with salt.
- Heat grill to high. Brush artichokes with infused oil; season with salt. Grill, brushing with more oil and turning a few times, until charred in places, 8 to 10 minutes. Grill bread, turning once, until charred in places, 1 to 2 minutes. Lightly brush bread with infused oil.
- Remove artichoke leaves from bottoms; cut bottoms into slices and reserve leaves for eating separately. Slather grilled bread with goat-cheese mixture and top with sliced artichokes. Drizzle with more infused oil, sprinkle with more red-pepper flakes and green garlic tops, and serve.
GRILLED GOAT CHEESE & ARUGULA SANDWICHES
To create a more "grown-up" grilled cheese sandwich, I threw in tangy goat cheese and peppery arugula. I enjoy a similar combination on pizza, and it worked here, too! -Jess Apfe, Berkeley, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spread pesto over four slices of bread. Layer with peppers, mozzarella cheese, goat cheese and arugula; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., In a large skillet, toast sandwiches over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts :
BRAISED CELERY WITH GOAT'S CHEESE
A quick easy recipe to use up that extra head of celery. Great with grilled meat or stuffed pancakes. From Roz Denny and Christine Ingram's "The Complete Encyclopedia of Vegetables and Vegetarian Cooking"
Provided by Missy Wombat
Categories Vegetable
Time 27m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Lightly grease a medium sized shallow oven proof dish.
- Melt the butter in a heavy-based saucepan and fry the celery for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add 3-4 T of water to the pan, heat gently and then cover and simmer over a gentle heat for 5-6 minutes until the celery is nearly tender and the water has almost evaporated.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the goat's cheese and cream.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper, and then turn into the oven dish.
- Cover the dish with buttered greaseproof paper and bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.3, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 56.3, Sodium 360.3, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.3, Protein 10.4
Tips:
- Choose ripe and flavorful tomatoes. This is key to ensuring that your bruschetta is delicious. Look for tomatoes that are deep red in color and have a slight give when you gently squeeze them.
- Use a good quality olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice, as it has a rich flavor and aroma. If you don't have extra virgin olive oil, you can use a regular olive oil, but make sure it's a good quality brand.
- Toast the bread until it's crispy. This will help it to hold up under the weight of the toppings. You can toast the bread in a toaster oven, on a grill, or in a skillet.
- Don't skimp on the garlic. Garlic is essential for giving bruschetta its characteristic flavor. Use at least one clove of garlic per loaf of bread, and more if you like.
- Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, and thyme, add a bright and flavorful touch to bruschetta. If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use less, as they are more concentrated.
- Don't overcrowd the bread. When you're assembling your bruschetta, don't pile on too many toppings. You want each bite to have a good balance of flavors and textures.
Conclusion:
Bruschetta is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up fresh tomatoes and herbs, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a bruschetta recipe that everyone will love.
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