Grilled Artichoke Bruschetta

Vegetarian
Health score
5%
Grilled Artichoke Bruschetta
20 min.
16
132kcal

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Looking for a delightful appetizer that will impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds? Look no further than Grilled Artichoke Bruschetta! This vibrant and flavorful dish combines the creamy richness of chives-and-onion cream cheese with the briny goodness of kalamata olives and marinated artichoke hearts, all atop perfectly grilled slices of Italian or French bread.

In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this vegetarian delight that serves 16 people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, parties, or even a cozy night in. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, with the crispy, golden-brown bread providing a satisfying crunch that complements the savory topping. The addition of diced pimientos adds a pop of color and a hint of sweetness, elevating this dish to a whole new level.

Not only is this bruschetta a feast for the senses, but it also boasts a balanced caloric profile, with each serving containing only 132 calories. Perfect for those who want to indulge without the guilt! Whether you're serving it as an antipasti, starter, or snack, Grilled Artichoke Bruschetta is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So fire up the grill and get ready to impress your friends and family with this deliciously simple recipe!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup approx cream cheese spread (from 8-oz container)
  • slices bread french italian (4x3x)
  • 0.3 cup kalamata olives pitted chopped
  • 7.5 oz marinated artichoke drained chopped well
  • tablespoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • oz pimientos diced drained well

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • grill

Directions

  1. Heat gas or charcoal grill.
  2. Brush 1 side of bread slices with oil. On ungreased cookie sheet, place bread, oil sides down. In medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients.
  3. Spread artichoke mixture over bread slices.
  4. Place slices, oil sides down, on grill (remove from cookie sheet). Cover grill; cook over low heat 4 to 5 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown and topping is hot.
  5. Cut slices in half.

Nutrition Facts

Calories132kcal
Protein12.44%
Fat32.9%
Carbs54.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.84
Glycemic Load
12.87
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
4.8447826012321%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:132.06kcal
6.6%
Fat:4.83g
7.42%
Saturated Fat:1.47g
9.19%
Carbohydrates:18.04g
6.01%
Net Carbohydrates:16.9g
6.14%
Sugar:1.96g
2.18%
Cholesterol:4.4mg
1.47%
Sodium:320.55mg
13.94%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.11g
8.21%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.24%
Selenium:9.18µg
13.12%
Folate:39.69µg
9.92%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.55%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.2%
Iron:1.44mg
7.99%
Vitamin B3:1.58mg
7.88%
Vitamin C:6.48mg
7.85%
Vitamin A:305.42IU
6.11%
Fiber:1.14g
4.58%
Phosphorus:34.46mg
3.45%
Calcium:29.53mg
2.95%
Copper:0.05mg
2.71%
Magnesium:10.8mg
2.7%
Zinc:0.34mg
2.28%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.22%
Vitamin E:0.33mg
2.2%
Potassium:45.47mg
1.3%
Vitamin K:1.15µg
1.1%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.08%