Cherry Balsamic Bruschetta

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Servings15

Cook Time20 Minutes

Ingredients

2 cups Northwest Cherries®, pitted and halved

2 tsp balsamic vinegar

1 Tbs plus 2 tsp honey, more for drizzling (divided)

1 baguette bread, cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 cups ricotta cheese

1 tsp lemon zest, plus more for garnish

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 cup pistachios, chopped

fresh basil, for garnish

Directions

In a bowl, combine the cherries, vinegar and 2 teaspoons of honey. Stir to coat cherries thoroughly.
Spread baguette slices onto a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil. Place under a broiler to toast for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden. Let cool.
In a bowl, stir together the ricotta, lemon zest, salt and 1 tablespoon of honey. Spread ricotta mixture over bread slices. Top with cherries, pistachios, extra honey and extra lemon zest. Garnish with basil.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 157, Fat: 8 g (3 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 16 mg, Sodium: 176 mg, Carbohydrates: 15 g, Fiber: 1 g, Protein: 6 g.

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Makes 15 servings

2 cups Northwest Cherries®, pitted and halved

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2 tsp balsamic vinegar

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1 Tbs plus 2 tsp honey, more for drizzling (divided)

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1 baguette bread, cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices

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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

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2 cups ricotta cheese

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1 tsp lemon zest, plus more for garnish

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1/4 tsp salt

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1/4 cup pistachios, chopped

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fresh basil, for garnish

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Nutritional Information

Calories: 157, Fat: 8 g (3 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 16 mg, Sodium: 176 mg, Carbohydrates: 15 g, Fiber: 1 g, Protein: 6 g.

Directions

In a bowl, combine the cherries, vinegar and 2 teaspoons of honey. Stir to coat cherries thoroughly.
Spread baguette slices onto a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil. Place under a broiler to toast for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden. Let cool.
In a bowl, stir together the ricotta, lemon zest, salt and 1 tablespoon of honey. Spread ricotta mixture over bread slices. Top with cherries, pistachios, extra honey and extra lemon zest. Garnish with basil.