Express Toasts with Whipped Feta, Griddled Zucchini, Red Grapes and Lemon Mint

Name: Express Toasts with Whipped Feta, Griddled Zucchini, Red Grapes and Lemon Mint
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 4.2 oz rustic bread, sliced; 3.5 oz feta cheese; 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 5 oz zucchini; 1/2 cup red grapes; 2 tbsp fresh mint; 1/2 unit lemon; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp honey; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/4 tsp salt

Quick and original toasts with a creamy whipped feta-yogurt base, topped with golden griddled zucchini, fresh red grapes, mint, and a touch of lemon. A fresh, salty, and juicy contrast ready in just minutes.

8 minPrep

6 minCook

14 minTotal

2Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

4 rebanadas (120 g) 120 g rustic bread, sliced (preferiblemente of dough madre or pan of campo)
100 g 100 g feta cheese (desmenuzado)
60 g 60 g plain Greek yogurt (for suavizar the cream)
1 pequeño (140 g) 140 g zucchini (cut en medias lunas finas)
80 g 80 g red grapes (cut por the mitad)
6 g 6 g fresh mint (leaves chopped or rasgadas)
1/2 unidad 1/2 unit lemon (usar zest fina and 2 tsp of juice)
15 ml 15 ml olive oil (divided)
10 ml 10 ml honey (for terminar)
1 g 1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
0.5 g 0.5 g red pepper flakes (optional)
1 g 1 g salt (ajustar with moderation porque the feta ya es salado)

Nutrition facts

per serving

310 kcal

Calories

12 g

Protein

29 g

Carbs

16 g

Fat

2 g

Fiber

27 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairy

Instructions

1
1. Toast the 4 slices of rustic bread in a skillet, toaster, or under the oven broiler at 220 °C / 425 °F for 2 to 4 minutes, until golden and crisp. Set aside.
2
2. In a small bowl, mash the feta cheese with the Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, half of the lemon zest, and a pinch of black pepper until you get a rustic, spreadable cream.
3
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 teaspoons of the olive oil. Add the zucchini with a pinch of salt and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring once, until tender with golden spots.
4
4. In a small bowl, toss the red grapes with the mint, the remaining teaspoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon olive oil, the honey, and the red pepper flakes if using.
5
5. Spread the whipped feta cream over the warm toasts. Top with the hot zucchini, then spoon over the minty dressed grapes.
6
6. Finish with the remaining lemon zest, a little more black pepper, and serve immediately.

Chef tips

For more texture, leave a few small feta crumbles unmixed. The contrast between the creamy base, warm zucchini, and fresh grapes is best right before serving.

Substitutions

You can swap the mint for basil, or use plain cream cheese instead of Greek yogurt. If you prefer not to use honey, drizzle with maple syrup. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free bread.

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