Super Easy Appetizer Tomato and Pesto Crostini
Elevate your appetizer game with this Super Easy Tomato and Pesto Crostini recipe—an irresistible blend of fresh and vibrant flavors on a perfectly crisped baguette. Ready in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish features golden, oven-toasted crostini layered with herbaceous pesto, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a pop of grated Parmesan, all accentuated by the aromatic perfection of garlic and fresh basil. Perfect as a light starter or a party-ready snack, these crostini are easy to prepare and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Whether served at a casual gathering or an elegant dinner, this quick and flavorful appetizer will have everyone reaching for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole Baguette
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Pesto
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove Garlic
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices (approximately 18 slices).
Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and lightly brush both sides with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the slices are golden and crispy.
While the bread is toasting, wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Set them aside.
Peel the garlic clove and gently rub it over the surface of each toasted baguette slice for added flavor.
Spread a generous teaspoon of pesto on each toasted crostini.
Top the pesto layer with 2-3 halved cherry tomatoes.
Sprinkle a pinch of salt and black pepper over the tomatoes on each crostini.
Finish with a small sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and a garnish of fresh basil leaves.
Arrange the crostini on a serving platter and drizzle with the remaining olive oil for a touch of shine and flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Tomato and Pesto Crostini!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
986 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.7 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.1 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 2153 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 22.3 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 572 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 301 mg | 6% | |
*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.
