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Goat Cheese-Berry Bruschetta

1 small whole-wheat baguette, bias-cut into 12 slices 1/4" thick
1/4 lb strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 scallion, white and green parts, sliced
1 tsp agave nectar
2 grinds black pepper
2 oz soft goat cheese
4 chives, snipped

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Set baguette slices on a small baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden and crisp. Remove and cool.

In a food processor, pulse strawberries, scallion, agave nectar, and black pepper until chopped. (Do not puree.)

Spread 1 teaspoon goat cheese on each baguette slice, top with 1 teaspoon strawberry mixture, then sprinkle with chives.

SERVES 4
Per serving: 80 cal, 3.5 g fat (2 g sat), 10 g carbs: 115 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein

Three More Delicious Recipes
1. Red 'n' green salsa: In a medium bowl, gently combine 1 lb strawberries, diced; 1 diced avocado; 5 thinly sliced scallions (green and white parts); 3 Tbsp fresh orange juice; 2 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro; 1 clove garlic, minced; and 1/4 tsp sea salt. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving with tortilla chips. Makes 3 cups.

2. Berry salad dressing: In a blender, combine 1 cup halved strawberries; 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 chopped scallions (green and white parts); 1 Tbsp chopped mint leaves; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/4 tsp sea salt; and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Process until smooth. Store dressing for up to 1 week. Makes 1 1/4 cups.

3. Fruity BBQ sauce: In a saucepan, combine 6 oz strawberries, chopped; 3/4 cup rice wine vinegar; 1/2 cup strawberry all-fruit preserves; 5 chopped scallions (white parts only); 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 3 Tbsp brown sugar; 1/2 Tbsp tomato paste; and 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes, until reduced. Blend until smooth. Brush on chicken and bake or grill, basting with more sauce periodically. Makes 1 cup.