Low Fat Cheese and Tomato Baguette Slices

Elevate your snacking or appetizer game with these irresistibly delicious Low Fat Cheese and Tomato Baguette Slices! Featuring crunchy whole-grain baguette slices brushed with a fragrant garlic-infused olive oil and topped with juicy fresh tomatoes, melted low-fat mozzarella, and aromatic basil leaves, this recipe is the perfect balance of flavor and nutrition. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick and easy dish that's also heart-healthy and packed with wholesome ingredients. Serve these cheesy, golden slices as a light lunch, party appetizer, or afternoon snack—ideal for when you’re craving something satisfying yet guilt-free. Keywords: low fat, cheese and tomato baguette, healthy appetizer, quick snacks, light lunch idea.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 loaf Whole grain baguette
• 150 grams Low fat mozzarella cheese
• 2 medium-sized Fresh tomatoes
• 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Slice the whole grain baguette into 16 pieces, about 1/2 inch thick each.

Step 3

Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil with 0.5 teaspoons of garlic powder, then lightly brush each baguette slice with the mixture.

Step 5

Place in the oven and bake for 5 minutes until the edges become lightly golden.

Step 6

While the bread is toasting, slice the fresh tomatoes into thin rounds.

Step 7

Grate 150 grams of low-fat mozzarella cheese if not pre-shredded.

Step 8

After removing the baguette slices from the oven, top each slice with a layer of tomato, followed by a sprinkle of cheese.

Step 9

Season the slices with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 10

Return the topped baguette slices to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Step 12

Serve warm as a delightful appetizer or a light lunch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(684.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1315.3

Total Fat 60.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 96.4mg	0%
Sodium 3568.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 141.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.5g	0%
Total Sugars 16.8g
Protein 62.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1301.6mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 1042.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.8%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 41.7%