Description
Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant Pomegranate and Goat Cheese Toasted Crostini, a delightful blend of creamy cheese, crunchy baguette, and sweet-tart pomegranate seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh baguette
- 8 oz creamy goat cheese
- 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the baguette into ½ inch thick rounds.
- Arrange the slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Let the toasted baguette cool slightly, then spread each slice generously with goat cheese.
- Sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top of each crostini.
- Drizzle honey over the assembled crostinis.
- Finish with a sprinkle of freshly chopped mint before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - For enhanced flavor, consider using local honey for drizzling. - Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pistachios for extra crunch. - Experiment with different cheeses such as feta for varied taste profiles.