Express Charred Nectarine Toasts with Whipped Feta, Basil, and Sesame

Name: Express Charred Nectarine Toasts with Whipped Feta, Basil, and Sesame
Prep time: 9 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 5.6 oz small slices of sourdough or rustic bread; 7.8 oz firm nectarine; 4.2 oz feta cheese; 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 1/3 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves; 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/8 tsp salt

A quick, original bite with crisp toast, skillet-charred nectarines, creamy whipped feta, fresh basil, and a touch of sesame and honey. Ready in minutes with a perfect sweet, salty, and herbal contrast.

9 minPrep

5 minCook

14 minTotal

4Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

8 rebanadas / 8 slices 160 g small slices of sourdough or rustic bread (preferiblemente of 1 cm of grosor)
2 220 g firm nectarine (cut in wedges finos)
120 g feta cheese (desmenuzado)
60 g plain Greek yogurt (for batir with the feta)
22 ml olive oil (divided)
15 ml honey (more a hilo optional al servir)
9 g sesame seeds (blancas or mixtas)
8 g fresh basil leaves (rasgadas or in strips finas)
1 g finely grated lemon zest (solo the parte amarilla)
1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
1 g salt (usar poca, the feta ya es salado)

Nutrition facts

per serving

210 kcal

Calories

7 g

Protein

20 g

Carbs

11 g

Fat

2 g

Fiber

18 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

GlutenDairySesame

Instructions

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1. In a small bowl, combine the feta cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon olive oil, black pepper, and salt. Blend or mash until you have a thick, spreadable cream.
2
2. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat for 1 minute, roughly 400°F / 200°C at the surface. Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and toast the bread slices for 1 to 2 minutes per side until crisp. Remove.
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3. In the same hot skillet, add the nectarines and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side so they lightly char and soften slightly. Add the honey during the last minute so they glaze gently without burning.
4
4. Toast the sesame seeds in the empty skillet for 30 to 45 seconds over medium heat, about 350°F / 175°C at the surface, until fragrant. Remove immediately.
5
5. Spread each toast with the whipped feta cream. Top with 2 or 3 pieces of warm nectarine.
6
6. Finish with fresh basil, toasted sesame seeds, and an optional drizzle of honey. Serve right away.

Chef tips

For a lighter texture, whip the feta mixture with a hand blender for 30 seconds. The nectarines should be firm so they hold their shape in the skillet.

Substitutions

You can swap the nectarine for firm plum or apricot. Basil can be replaced with mint. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free bread.

What I used to make it

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
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