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.
Total Time
20min
4.4
5 Ratings
Author: Curious Fig
Servings:
4
Ingredients
•
4
Tbsp
Basil Pesto
•
1/2
cup
Goat Cheese
•
2
Tbsp
Heavy Cream
•
1
cup
Roasted Tomatoes
•
1
Lemon
, freshly squeezed
•
to taste
Salt
•
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
•
1/2
cup
Balsamic Vinegar
•
1
Baguette
•
2
Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Cooking Instructions
1.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2.
Slice the Baguette (1) into rounds. Brush the bread slices with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (2 Tbsp).
3.
Place in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until golden.
4.
In a small bowl, mash the Goat Cheese (1/2 cup) with a fork.
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.
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.
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.
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.
9.
Serve as an appetizer.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
497
FAT
24.1 g
PROTEIN
15.2 g
CARBS
52.6 g
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