Quick miso-mascarpone toasts with nectarines, cucumber, and toasted sesame

Name: Quick miso-mascarpone toasts with nectarines, cucumber, and toasted sesame
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: fusión
Ingredients: 4 slices (4.2 oz) sourdough bread slices; 3.5 oz mascarpone cheese; 1 tbsp (0.5 oz) white miso; 1 medium (5 oz) nectarine; 1/2 cup thin ribbons (2.8 oz) cucumber; 2 tbsp chopped (0.3 oz) fresh chives; 1 tbsp (0.35 oz) sesame seeds; 2 tsp olive oil; 2 tsp honey; 2 tsp lime juice; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp salt

A fast, original toast featuring a creamy mascarpone and white miso base, topped with juicy nectarines, fresh cucumber, chives, and toasted sesame. It balances sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors in under 15 minutes.

10 minPrep

3 minCook

13 minTotal

2Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

4 120 g sourdough bread slices (preferiblemente of 1,5 cm of grosor)
100 g mascarpone cheese (at room temperature)
15 g white miso (suave and cremoso)
1 140 g nectarine (cut in wedges finos)
80 g cucumber (thinly sliced finas or medias lunas)
8 g fresh chives (chopped fino)
10 g sesame seeds (blancas or mixtas)
10 ml olive oil (divided)
10 ml honey (for terminar)
10 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
1 g salt (ajustar with cuidado por the salt of the miso)

Nutrition facts

per serving

331 kcal

Calories

7.4 g

Protein

28.6 g

Carbs

21.1 g

Fat

2.6 g

Fiber

26 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

GlutenDairySoySesame

Instructions

1
1. Toast the sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant. Remove and set aside.
2
2. In a small bowl, mix the mascarpone, white miso, 1 teaspoon olive oil (5 ml), lime juice, and a pinch of black pepper until smooth and creamy.
3
3. In another bowl, combine the nectarine, cucumber, remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil (5 ml), honey, chives, and a small pinch of salt. Toss gently so the fruit stays intact.
4
4. Toast the bread slices in a skillet, toaster, or oven until golden and crisp. If using the oven, toast at 220 °C / 425 °F for 3 to 4 minutes.
5
5. Spread each toast with the miso-mascarpone cream.
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6. Spoon the nectarine and cucumber mixture over the top, adding a little of the juices from the bowl as well.
7
7. Finish with the toasted sesame seeds and a little more black pepper. Serve immediately.

Chef tips

For extra crunch, pat the cucumber dry with paper towels before mixing it with the nectarine. If the nectarine is very ripe, add it at the end so it holds its shape better.

Substitutions

You can swap the nectarine for firm peach or plum, and use cream cheese instead of mascarpone for a tangier base. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free bread.

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
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