Description
A delicious appetizer featuring roasted red peppers and creamy goat cheese on crispy crostini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette, sliced
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 8 oz goat cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- In a bowl, mix the roasted red peppers, goat cheese, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the mixture onto the toasted baguette slices.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a drizzle of honey on top.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Roasted Red Pepper, Goat Cheese, Crostini, Appetizer, Mediterranean