Crostini with Roasted Garlic, Goat Cheese and Apple Chutney

Vegetarian
Health score
11%
Crostini with Roasted Garlic, Goat Cheese and Apple Chutney
45 min.
8
593kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Crostini with Roasted Garlic, Goat Cheese, and Apple Chutney. This vegetarian appetizer is perfect for any gathering, whether it's a cozy dinner party or a festive holiday celebration. The combination of creamy goat cheese and sweet, tangy apple chutney creates a harmonious balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Imagine the aroma of roasted garlic wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this dish. The crunchy baguette slices, baked to golden perfection, serve as the ideal canvas for the rich goat cheese and the vibrant chutney. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, from the crispness of the crostini to the smoothness of the cheese and the chunky, fruity chutney.

Not only is this recipe a feast for the senses, but it also boasts a healthy profile, making it a guilt-free indulgence. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this stunning appetizer that serves eight people. Whether you're looking to impress your guests or simply treat yourself, this Crostini with Roasted Garlic, Goat Cheese, and Apple Chutney is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons ginger fresh minced peeled
  • cup plum tomatoes diced seeded
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • 1.5 pounds apples i use 2 granny smith apples cored peeled cut into -inch pieces ( 4 cups)
  • 12 ounces goat cheese fresh soft room temperature (such as Montrachet)
  •  garlic clove minced
  • servings olive oil 
  • cup golden raisins 
  • servings roasted garlic 
  •  bread cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices
  • cup brown sugar packed ()
  • 0.8 cup rice vinegar 
  •  cinnamon sticks 
  • tablespoon mint leaves fresh chopped
  • servings frangelico good
  • servings frangelico good

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Stir sugar and vinegar in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
  2. Add next 4 ingredients and simmer until mixture is syrupy and reduced to 1/2 cup, about 8 minutes.
  3. Mix in apples and raisins. Increase heat to high and boil until apples are tender, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature. (Chutney can be made 3 days ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
  4. Mix in tomatoes and mint.
  5. Preheat oven to 450°F. Arrange baguette slices on baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
  6. Bake until golden and crisp, about 8 minutes.
  7. Spread each toast with roasted garlic; top with goat cheese and chutney.

Nutrition Facts

Calories593kcal
Protein9.68%
Fat36.31%
Carbs54.01%

Properties

Glycemic Index
46.15
Glycemic Load
31.54
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
15.493912945623%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.34mg
Peonidin
0.02mg
Catechin
1.11mg
Epigallocatechin
0.22mg
Epicatechin
6.4mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.16mg
Eriodictyol
0.19mg
Hesperetin
0.06mg
Naringenin
0.2mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.2mg
Kaempferol
0.65mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
4.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:592.62kcal
29.63%
Fat:24.5g
37.69%
Saturated Fat:8.46g
52.89%
Carbohydrates:82.01g
27.34%
Net Carbohydrates:77.41g
28.15%
Sugar:49.78g
55.31%
Cholesterol:19.56mg
6.52%
Sodium:471.38mg
20.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.69g
29.39%
Manganese:0.6mg
30.13%
Vitamin B1:0.42mg
27.99%
Copper:0.52mg
26.18%
Vitamin B2:0.44mg
26.11%
Selenium:16.62µg
23.74%
Phosphorus:207.41mg
20.74%
Iron:3.69mg
20.48%
Folate:75.33µg
18.83%
Fiber:4.6g
18.39%
Vitamin E:2.56mg
17.04%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
16.88%
Vitamin B3:3.13mg
15.66%
Vitamin A:772.73IU
15.45%
Calcium:140.4mg
14.04%
Vitamin K:14.61µg
13.92%
Potassium:425.72mg
12.16%
Vitamin C:9.97mg
12.09%
Magnesium:41.28mg
10.32%
Zinc:1.12mg
7.5%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.23%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.35%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%
Source:Epicurious
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