Roasted Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini
Roasted Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini is an elegant Italian-inspired appetizer featuring toasted baguette slices topped with creamy goat cheese and sweet, caramelized roasted figs. It typically includes fresh figs, tangy goat cheese, crusty bread, and often a drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze for added depth.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is moderate in carbohydrates from the bread and figs, with a good amount of fat from the cheese, and provides a small amount of protein. A typical serving offers a mix of quick energy, calcium, and antioxidants, with a rough calorie estimate of 150-200 kcal per two-piece serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Phosphorus | 70 mg |
| Vitamin K | 5 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 40 mcg RAE |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
Per 2 pieces (approx. 100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it reflects the Italian tradition of using simple, high-quality ingredients to create sophisticated flavors. Nutritionally, figs are a unique fruit high in fiber and minerals like potassium, while goat cheese is often easier to digest than cow's milk cheese for some people.
