Citrus Pesto Crostini with Goat Cheese
A vibrant appetizer featuring toasted baguette slices topped with tangy goat cheese and a fresh citrus pesto, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, until golden.
- Combine in a food processor: basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice, orange zest, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth to make the pesto.
- Spread a layer of goat cheese on each toasted crostini.
- Top with a generous spoonful of citrus pesto.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a deeper flavor, use slightly toasted pine nuts in the pesto.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg