These mini bites look as delicious as they taste and, as cookery writer Annie Bell says, they’re perfect as “a relaxed stand-in for a starter at a barbecue, or a summer supper”.
Nutrition Facts
Fig, gorgonzola and basil croutes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 23mg8%
Sodium 432mg19%
Potassium 135mg4%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 264IU5%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 169mg17%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Fig, gorgonzola and basil croutes
Crunchy, creamy starters
Servings: 6
Calories: 162kcal
Equipment
- Grill
- Roasting pan
Ingredients
- 12 x 1 cm thick slices of baguette lightly toasted
- 180 g Gorgonzola cut into 12 thick slices
- 3 figs (approx 150g), stalks trimmed
- extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- 3 tbsp runny honey
- a few tiny basil leaves cut into thin strips
Method
- Preheat the grill to high.
- Spread each croute with a slice of Gorgonzola, taking it just within the rim.
- Cut a small slice off each fig either side, and then cut downwards into four slices. Lay a slice on each croute, and arrange in a roasting pan.
- Drizzle over a little olive oil and the honey and grill until the toast surround is nice and golden and the cheese is softened, without melting to a river.
- Scatter over the basil, then leave to cool for about five minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 432mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 1mg
The Modern Dairy: Nourishing Recipes Using Milk, Yogurt, Cheese And Cream by Annie Bell is published in paperback by Kyle Books, priced £16.99. Available now
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