Rillettes and gherkin toasts

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Appetizer
Very Easy
15 min
74 Kcal

It's cocktail hour, and you can already hear your first guests arriving. When you're with friends, there's no need to fuss, but you still feel like trying something a little different from the usual store-bought crackers and peanuts served with cocktails. Opt for toasts! They're the ideal quick, easy, and effective option. What's more, you can mix things up by changing the flavors and offering your guests a variety. That said, don't get too adventurous with the ingredient combinations. Sometimes classics like rillettes and gherkins do the trick just fine ;-)

Ingredients

12

Preparation

  • Rillettes and gherkin toasts - Preparation step 1Toast the slices of sandwich bread in a toaster or oven. Cut each slice into four triangles diagonally.
  • Rillettes and gherkin toasts - Preparation step 2Spread some rillettes on each triangle.
  • Rillettes and gherkin toasts - Preparation step 3Thinly slice each gherkin lengthwise, without cutting all the way through.
  • Rillettes and gherkin toasts - Preparation step 4Fan out the gherkins and place them on the toasts.
  • Rillettes and gherkin toasts - Preparation step 5And there you have it—your rillettes and gherkin toasts are ready!

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FAQ ❓

How can I make my rillettes and gherkin toasts even tastier?

You can add fresh herbs such as dill or parsley to enhance the flavors, or even a little mustard for a spicy kick.
Choose good-quality pork rillettes, preferably artisan-made, for a rich, authentic flavor that will pair perfectly with the gherkins.
Yes, you can prepare the toasts in advance, but it's best to add the gherkins just before serving to prevent them from releasing water.
You could try adding tomato slices, olives, or even small pieces of cheese to vary the flavors.
The toasts are best fresh, but you can keep them in the refrigerator for a day, making sure to cover them well so they don't dry out.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 74Kcal
  • Carbo: 3.9g
  • Total fat: 5.1g
  • Saturated fat: 1.9g
  • Proteins: 2.7g
  • Fibers: 0.8g
  • Sugar: 0.7g
  • ProPoints: 2
  • SmartPoints: 3
Nutritional information for 1 serving (30g)
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