Pesto Crostini
A delightful Italian appetizer featuring toasted bread topped with vibrant basil pesto, fresh tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella.
- 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
- 4 medium Tomatoes
- 1 loaf Bread (for toasting)
- 8 oz Mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Pesto
- 2 tbsp Balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (optional)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the bread into pieces and arrange them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Toast the bread in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- While the bread is toasting, slice the tomatoes and mozzarella.
- Once the bread is toasted, spread a layer of pesto on each piece.
- Top with slices of tomatoes and mozzarella.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use the freshest basil and ripest tomatoes. Serve immediately for optimal texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Find it online: https://www.glutenfreez.com/pesto-crostini/