Grilled Tomato Crustini
Elevate your appetizer game with Grilled Tomato Crostini, a perfect blend of smoky, creamy, and tangy flavors that will leave your taste buds delighted. This quick and easy recipe features rustic slices of grilled baguette brushed with olive oil and infused with a hint of garlic, topped with creamy ricotta cheese, sweet and slightly charred cherry tomatoes, and aromatic fresh basil. A drizzle of rich balsamic glaze ties it all together for a gourmet bite that's as satisfying as it is simple to prepare. Ready in just 25 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is perfect for summer gatherings, elegant dinner parties, or a light snack. Bursting with fresh, seasonal flavors, Grilled Tomato Crostini is a crowd-pleasing appetizer you'll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Baguette
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Fresh ricotta cheese
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 1 clove Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic glaze
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices (approximately 12 pieces).
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the baguette slices and set aside.
In a bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Grill the cherry tomatoes on the hot grill for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are slightly charred and tender.
Grill the baguette slices for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden and crisp. Remove from heat and lightly rub one side of each slice with the cut side of the garlic clove.
Spread a generous layer of ricotta cheese onto the grilled side of each baguette slice.
Top each crostini with a few grilled cherry tomatoes and a fresh basil leaf.
Drizzle balsamic glaze over the assembled crostini for a sweet and tangy finishing touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1965 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.0 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.2 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 128 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 3367 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.7 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.6 g | ||
| Protein | 66.5 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 754 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1507 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
