Quick Whipped Goat Cheese Toasts with Apricot, Cucumber, and Chili Pumpkin Seeds

Name: Quick Whipped Goat Cheese Toasts with Apricot, Cucumber, and Chili Pumpkin Seeds
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 4 slices (4.2 oz) rustic bread, sliced; 3.5 oz soft goat cheese; 2 tbsp (1 oz) plain Greek yogurt; 2 tsp honey; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 small (2.5 oz) fresh apricots; 2.8 oz cucumber; 3 tbsp (0.7 oz) pumpkin seeds; 1/2 tsp red chili flakes; 2 tsp lemon juice; 1/3 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp loosely packed fresh mint leaves

Fast, original toasts featuring a creamy whipped goat cheese base, topped with fresh apricot, shaved cucumber, and chili-kissed toasted pumpkin seeds with a touch of honey. A balanced mix of creaminess, freshness, and crunch ready in minutes.

10 minPrep

4 minCook

14 minTotal

2Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

4 slices (120 g) rustic bread, sliced (preferiblemente of dough madre or campesino)
100 g soft goat cheese (at room temperature)
30 g plain Greek yogurt (for aligerar the textura)
10 ml honey (divided)
15 ml olive oil (divided)
2 units (70 g) fresh apricots (in wedges finos)
80 g cucumber (thinly sliced finas)
20 g pumpkin seeds (without peel)
1 g red chili flakes (ajustar to taste)
10 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
2 g salt (or to taste)
1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
4 g fresh mint leaves (rasgadas or chopped gruesas)

Nutrition facts

per serving

320 kcal

Calories

11 g

Protein

28 g

Carbs

18 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

25 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
Toast the rustic bread slices in a skillet, toaster, or under the broiler until golden and crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes per side in a skillet over medium heat, or under a preheated broiler at 400°F / 200°C. Set aside.
2
In a small skillet, toast the pumpkin seeds with 1 teaspoon olive oil and the red chili flakes over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring, until they start to crisp. Add 1 teaspoon honey, stir for 15 seconds, remove from the heat, and let cool slightly.
3
In a bowl, whip the goat cheese with the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, and the black pepper until light and spreadable.
4
Gently toss the cucumber with the apricot, the remaining 1 teaspoon honey, a pinch of salt, and a few drops of olive oil to lightly coat.
5
Spread the whipped goat cheese mixture over the toasts. Arrange the cucumber ribbons and apricot slices on top.
6
Finish each toast with the chili pumpkin seeds and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately to keep the creamy-crunchy contrast.

Chef tips

For extra contrast, chill the cucumber and apricot for a few minutes before assembling. For an even fluffier texture, whip the goat cheese with a fork for 1 extra minute.

Substitutions

You can swap the apricot for firm peach or plum, and the mint for basil. If you do not have Greek yogurt, use a small amount of cream cheese, keeping in mind the flavor will be milder.

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