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Goat Cheese Pesto and Roasted Tomato Crostini

10 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 20MINS

Goat Cheese Pesto and Roasted Tomato Crostini

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4.4
5 ratings
Grilled bread is one of the best things ever! It's like toast, but better because it gets a nice smokey flavor from the grill. Top the crunchy bread with creamy goat cheese, Lemony Basil Pesto, and fresh tomatoes, and it is the perfect balance of summer flavors and textures.
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Curious Fig
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Grilled bread is one of the best things ever! It's like toast, but better because it gets a nice smokey flavor from the grill. Top the crunchy bread with creamy goat cheese, Lemony Basil Pesto, and fresh tomatoes, and it is the perfect balance of summer flavors and textures.
20MINS
Total Time
$1.77
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
Basil Pesto
4 Tbsp
Basil Pesto
Goat Cheese
1/2 cup
Goat Cheese
Heavy Cream
2 Tbsp
Heavy Cream
Roasted Tomatoes
1 cup
Roasted Tomatoes
I used Divina®
Lemon
1
Lemon, freshly squeezed
1 Tbsp juice per 4 servings
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 cup
Balsamic Vinegar
Baguette
1
Baguette
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
497
Fat
24.1 g
Protein
15.2 g
Carbs
52.6 g
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step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
step 2
Slice the Baguette (1) into rounds. Brush the bread slices with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (2 Tbsp).
step 2 Slice the Baguette (1) into rounds. Brush the bread slices with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (2 Tbsp).
step 3
Place in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until golden.
step 3 Place in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until golden.
step 4
In a small bowl, mash the Goat Cheese (1/2 cup) with a fork.
step 5
Stir in the Basil Pesto (4 Tbsp) and Heavy Cream (2 Tbsp). Whip with the fork until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasonings to taste.
step 5 Stir in the Basil Pesto (4 Tbsp) and Heavy Cream (2 Tbsp). Whip with the fork until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasonings to taste.
step 6
Roughly chop the Roasted Tomatoes (1 cup) and place them in a small bowl. Stir in the juice from Lemon (1). Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Set aside.
step 6 Roughly chop the Roasted Tomatoes (1 cup) and place them in a small bowl. Stir in the juice from Lemon (1). Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Set aside.
step 7
In a small saucepan, heat the Balsamic Vinegar (1/2 cup) over medium heat. Bring to a low boil and reduce to a scant 1/4 cup. Set aside to cool.
step 7 In a small saucepan, heat the Balsamic Vinegar (1/2 cup) over medium heat. Bring to a low boil and reduce to a scant 1/4 cup. Set aside to cool.
step 8
To assemble the crostini, spread a layer of creamy pesto, followed by a dollop of roasted tomatoes. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve immediately.
step 8 To assemble the crostini, spread a layer of creamy pesto, followed by a dollop of roasted tomatoes. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve immediately.
step 9
Serve as an appetizer.
step 9 Serve as an appetizer.
Tags
Appetizers
4th of July
Lunch
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Vegetarian
Italian
Labor Day
Memorial Day
Mediterranean
Vegetables
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