Vegetarian Crostino Dorato
Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant and irresistible Vegetarian Crostino Dorato! Perfectly crisp baguette slices are brushed with aromatic olive oil and rubbed with garlic before being baked to golden perfection. The topping features a delightful medley of juicy cherry tomatoes and earthy cremini mushrooms, seasoned with balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, and a touch of salt and pepper for a burst of Italian-inspired flavor. Finished with a sprinkle of finely grated parmesan cheese, these crostini are as elegant as they are easy to prepare. Ideal for dinner parties, casual gatherings, or as a light snack, this quick recipe—ready in just 30 minutes—offers a mouthwatering balance of textures and tastes that will leave your guests craving more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large loaf baguette
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 150 grams cremini mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 50 grams parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick rounds. You should get approximately 16 slices.
Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush each slice with olive oil using half of the olive oil (2 tablespoons).
Peel one garlic clove and slice it in half. Rub the cut side of the garlic over each oiled baguette slice.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the baguette slices for 6-8 minutes until they are golden and crispy.
While the crostini are baking, finely chop the remaining garlic clove.
Quarter the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the mushrooms.
In a medium bowl, mix the chopped garlic, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Add balsamic vinegar, the remaining olive oil (2 tablespoons), salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine the mixture.
Remove the baked crostini from the oven and let them cool slightly.
Tear the basil leaves into small pieces and gently stir them into the tomato mushroom mixture.
Grate parmesan cheese using a fine grater.
Top each crostino with a spoonful of the tomato and mushroom mixture, then sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately, while the crostini are still warm and crisp.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1662 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.1 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.8 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 3478 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.8 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.6 g | ||
| Protein | 57.5 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 704 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1636 mg | 35% | |
*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.
