Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
Peach Bruschetta
Serving Amount
Ingredients
2 ripe peaches, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1⁄4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Baguette slices, lightly toasted
2 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
Step 1
In a bowl, gently mix the diced peaches, cherry tomatoes, basil and olive oil.
Step 2
Season with salt and pepper, tossing gently to combine.
Step 3
Spoon the peach mixture onto the toasted baguette slices. Top with balsamic glaze.
