Strawberry & Nectarine Crostini’s

Photo & Recipe Submitted by SLO Veg Subscriber: Carolyn T

Approx. cooking time: 30 minutes

Yield: 3-4 Servings

Ingredients

Crostini’s:

  • Baguette
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Garlic powder
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • Goat cheese or mascarpone

Fruit Topping:

  • 1/2 cup Strawberries
  • 2 Nectarines
  • Handful of basil leaves
  • Balsamic syrup (or balsamic vinegar)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Slice a baguette (on a bias) about 1/4-inch thick. Spray/Brush with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with garlic powder, and top with freshly ground pepper. Toast in the oven for approximately 8-10 minutes (until lightly golden). Rotate the tray half way through to ensure proper toasting. Remove from the oven once toasted and allow the crostinis to cool for 5 minutes.

While the baguette slices are toasting, dice the strawberries and nectarines into 1/4-inch cubes. Slice basil leaves into ribbons. Mix the fruits and basil together. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.

Once the crostinis are cooled, spread goat cheese / mascarpone on each crostini slice. Then, arrange the summer fruit-basil mixture onto each baguette slice. Finish by drizzling balsamic syrup (or vinegar) and extra virgin olive oil. This summer dish is great for any meal of the day!

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