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A hand reaches for a piece of Christmas bruschetta on a decorative platter. The bruschetta, topped with a festive red spread and herbs, complements the scene with a glass of red drink, greenery, a gold cloth, and a small jar in the background.

Cranberry goat cheese bruschetta with garlic herb chermoula

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Morrocan, North African, North American
Keyword: christmas bruchetta
Prep Time:20 minutes
Servings:5 servings
Calories: 208kcal
Sweet, herbaceous and zesty: this cranberry goat cheese bruschetta with garlic and herb chermoula makes a beautiful festive appetizer that packs a surprising punch. Serve this for the holidays or just as a special treat for company, and wait for the compliments to start rolling in.
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Ingredients

Chermoula:

  • 4 tablespoon Freeze dried parsley
  • 4 tablespoon fresh cilantro finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon freeze fried garlic
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 pinch of salt  or more, to taste
  • 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 lemon
  • 6 TBs water

Cranberry Sauce:

  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 cups cranberries  fresh or frozen

Bruschetta:

  • Baguette
  • 300 g goat cheese

Instructions

To make chermoula:

  • Combine all the ingredients of chermoula in a bowl, except the oil and lemon juice. Slowly drizzle in the oil and juice, whisking the mixture with a fork as you go along. Set aside (chermoula can keep in a sealed jar in the fridge for a week, or even longer).

To make cranberry sauce:

  • Combine water and sugar in a medium saucepan on high heat, and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is completely dissolved - about 3 minutes. Add the cranberries to the pot and return to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until most of the cranberries have burst.

To assemble cranberry goat cheese bruschetta:

  • When you're ready to serve your cranberry goat cheese bruschetta, slice baguette or ciabatta thinly. Spread with 2 tablespoons of goat cheese (or more, to taste), top with a tablespoon of cranberry sauce and two teaspoons of garlic and herb chermoula. You can use more or less of each component - taste and decide how you like it.

Expert Notes

If making in advance, make chermoula and cranberry sauce and keep in sealed containers in the fridge. They can be made up to a week in advance.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg