Zucchini Crostini
Elevate your appetizer game with these vibrant and flavorful Zucchini Crostini! Perfectly toasted slices of baguette serve as a crisp base for a creamy ricotta spread infused with zesty lemon and topped with tender, garlicky sautéed zucchini. Fresh basil leaves and a dusting of Parmesan cheese add the perfect finishing touch, creating a harmonious bite that's both light and satisfying. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make appetizer is ideal for entertaining or enjoying as an elegant snack. Bursting with fresh, simple ingredients, these crostini are a celebration of seasonal zucchini and Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf baguette
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 8 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices. Arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Brush each slice lightly with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Toast the baguette slices in the oven for 6–8 minutes or until golden and slightly crisp. Remove from oven and let cool.
While the bread is toasting, finely mince the garlic and slice the zucchini into thin half-moons.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the zucchini to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 4–5 minutes until tender and lightly golden. Remove from heat.
In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with lemon zest and a pinch of salt.
Spread a thin layer of the ricotta mixture onto each toasted baguette slice.
Top the ricotta with a spoonful of the sautéed zucchini.
Garnish each crostini with a fresh basil leaf and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Serve immediately as a warm appetizer or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1807 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.6 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.8 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 160 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 7173 mg | 312% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.7 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.8 g | ||
| Protein | 70.4 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1351 mg | 104% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 1532 mg | 33% | |
*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.
