This is a great summer appetizer to have on one of these hot summer nights, enjoy it on your patio along side a nice refreshing drink.
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 4 to 5 ounces goat cheese
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 whole-grain baguette or small loaf of crusty whole-grain bread (about 15 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch slices
- Small handful of fresh basil leaves, torn into little pieces
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F with racks in the middle and upper third of the oven. Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper for easier cleanup. Set the goat cheese on the counter to soften up a bit.
- On one baking sheet, toss the strawberries with the honey, then spread the strawberries into a single layer. Bake on the upper rack until the fruit is tender, juicy, and collapses on itself, 20 to 25 minutes, tossing halfway. Watch the fruit on the edges of the pan, as the honey can burn quickly.
- Meanwhile, on the remaining baking sheet, brush the olive oil lightly over both sides of each slice of bread. Bake on the middle rack until the toasts are golden on top, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Once the toasts are cool enough to easily handle, top each one with a smear of goat cheese, followed by a spoonful of roasted strawberries and their juices. Finish off the crostini with a sprinkling of torn basil and black pepper.
- Crostini best served immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Per serving: Calories: 295; Total Fat: 10g; Cholesterol: 9mg; Sodium: 470mg; Total Carbohydrates: 43g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugars: 9g; Protein: 11g
Nutrition Bonus: Iron: 13%
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