Farmer's Crostini

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Farmer's Crostini
40 min.
20
97kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Farmer's Crostini! This vibrant and flavorful appetizer is perfect for any gathering, whether it's a casual get-together or a festive celebration. With its beautiful presentation and a medley of fresh ingredients, this dish is sure to impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds.

Imagine crispy slices of baguette, perfectly baked to a golden brown, serving as the ideal base for a creamy and tangy cheese spread. The combination of cream cheese and crumbled blue cheese creates a rich and indulgent topping, while the addition of mayonnaise and a hint of garlic powder elevates the flavor profile to new heights. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes that will leave everyone craving more.

But that's not all! The vibrant topping of finely chopped cucumber, ripe tomato, and colorful bell pepper adds a refreshing crunch and a burst of color, making these crostinis not only delicious but also visually appealing. Garnished with fresh parsley, they are a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

Ready in just 40 minutes and serving up to 20 people, these Farmer's Crostini are the perfect choice for your next antipasti platter, starter, or snack. With only 97 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. So gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your friends and family with this delightful vegetarian treat!

Ingredients

  • 14 oz crusty baguette cut into 40 (1/4-inch) slices
  • stick pam original flavor shopping list 
  • oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.3 cup cheese blue crumbled (from a 5-oz container)
  • 0.3 cup salad dressing 
  • 0.3 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 medium cucumber finely chopped
  • small tomatoes ripe finely chopped
  • 0.5 medium bell pepper red yellow cut into matchsticks
  • leaf flat parsley fresh italian

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325°F.
  2. Place bread slices on ungreased cookie sheet; spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Bake 6 to 9 minutes or until crispy.
  4. Remove to wire rack; cool completely.
  5. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, blue cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt and pepper with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
  6. In small bowl, stir together cucumber, tomato and bell pepper.
  7. Spread about 1 teaspoon cheese mixture on top of each slice of baguette. Top with cucumber and tomato mixture.
  8. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories97kcal
Protein11.91%
Fat43.01%
Carbs45.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.39
Glycemic Load
6.75
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.4547825350386%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.11mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:96.97kcal
4.85%
Fat:4.64g
7.13%
Saturated Fat:2.24g
13.98%
Carbohydrates:10.93g
3.64%
Net Carbohydrates:10.39g
3.78%
Sugar:1.77g
1.96%
Cholesterol:9.86mg
3.29%
Sodium:227.46mg
9.89%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.89g
5.78%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.19%
Vitamin C:6.32mg
7.66%
Selenium:4.47µg
6.39%
Folate:24.86µg
6.22%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.45%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.43%
Vitamin B3:0.99mg
4.93%
Iron:0.75mg
4.17%
Calcium:40.04mg
4%
Vitamin K:4.02µg
3.83%
Phosphorus:37.99mg
3.8%
Vitamin A:179.9IU
3.6%
Fiber:0.54g
2.17%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.1%
Magnesium:8mg
2%
Potassium:67.44mg
1.93%
Copper:0.04mg
1.83%
Zinc:0.27mg
1.8%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.74%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.51%