Fresh Veggie Bruschetta with Creamy Cheese and Sprouts

Elegant. Fresh. Fierce. A modern bite of brilliance for clean-eaters and veggie-lovers alike.

These aren’t your average bruschettas. We’re talking crunchy sourdough, whipped cheese, ribbons of cucumber curled like art, sprouts piled high, and razor-thin red onion for that punch. It’s vibrant. It’s healthy. And it’s the kind of plate that makes you feel alive after just one bite.

Ingredients (Serves 2)

For the Base:

• 4 slices rustic sourdough bread (medium thickness)
• Olive oil, for brushing
• Flaky sea salt

For the Cheese Spread:

• 1/2 cup whipped feta or soft goat cheese (room temp)
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Zest of 1/2 lemon
• Black pepper, freshly cracked

Fresh Toppings:

• 1/2 large cucumber, peeled into thin ribbons
• 1/4 small red onion, sliced paper-thin
• 1 cup sprouts (radish sprouts or broccoli sprouts work beautifully)
• White sesame seeds or hemp seeds (optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Toast That Bread Like You Mean It

Preheat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush both sides of the bread slices lightly with olive oil. Toast them until they’re crisp on the outside but still tender in the center — about 1–2 minutes per side. Get some char marks going. That’s flavor.

2. Make the Cheese Luxurious

In a small bowl, whip the soft cheese with olive oil, lemon zest, and a crack of black pepper. You want it smooth, rich, and easily spreadable. No lumps. This isn’t a barnyard — it’s finesse.

3. Prep the Showstoppers

Using a vegetable peeler, shave long ribbons of cucumber — tight curls make for drama. Soak the sliced red onion in ice water for 5 minutes to mellow the sharpness, then drain well.

4. Assemble Like a Chef

Spread a generous layer of whipped cheese onto each toast. Layer with cucumber ribbons (curl some up if you're feeling artsy), a scatter of red onion, and a generous pinch of sprouts.

5. Finish Like a Pro

Drizzle with a few drops of olive oil, a pinch of flaky sea salt, and sesame seeds if using. Serve immediately.

Why You’ll Love It

• ✅ Gut-friendly and loaded with fiber and enzymes
• ✅ Balanced fats from cheese and olive oil
• ✅ Hydrating and anti-inflammatory from cucumber and microgreens
• ✅ Naturally vegetarian and can go gluten-free with GF bread

Perfect for light brunches, garden parties, meal prep for clean-eaters, or anytime you want to feel like a damn health boss.