Make this simple festive appetizer for your holiday guests. Each bite delivers an explosion of flavor and texture!
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 16People
Author eatingwell.com
Ingredients
3/4cupPomegranate seeds
2tbspSugar
1tspOrange zest
Dash of salt
170gBaguette style French breadCut diagonally into 16 slices
Cooking spray
1/2tspGround pepper
170gBrie cheeseCut diagonally into 16 slices
1tbspFinely chopped fresh basil
Instructions
Combine pomegranate seeds, sugar, orange zest, and salt in a small bowl. Cover and chill up to 3 days.
To serve, preheat oven to 180 degrees C. Place bread slices in a parchment paper-lined 15x10-inch baking pan. Lightly coat both sides of bread with cooking spray; sprinkle with pepper. Bake 8 minutes, turning once. Top with Brie cheese. Bake 4 minutes more or until cheese is softened.
Stir basil into pomegranate mixture and spoon on top of bruschetta. Serve warm.