Mediterranean Crostini

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Mediterranean Crostini
35 min.
8
159kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary journey with our Mediterranean Crostini! This vibrant and flavorful appetizer is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a gathering or simply enjoying a cozy night in. With its fresh ingredients and easy preparation, this dish is sure to impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds.

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked French bread wafting through your kitchen, perfectly toasted to a golden crisp. Each slice serves as a canvas for a creamy layer of hummus, providing a rich and satisfying base. Topped with a refreshing mix of diced cucumber and briny kalamata olives, these crostini offer a burst of Mediterranean flavors that transport you straight to the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean Sea.

Not only is this recipe vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free, but it also caters to a variety of dietary preferences, making it an inclusive choice for your next gathering. With just 35 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up a platter that serves eight people, making it an ideal starter or snack for any event. Each serving is a guilt-free indulgence at only 159 calories, allowing you to enjoy the rich flavors without compromising your health goals.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your friends and family with this Mediterranean Crostini. It's not just a dish; it's an experience that brings people together over good food and great conversation!

Ingredients

  • loaf bread french cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • serving pam original flavor shopping list 
  • serving water 
  •  cucumber diced peeled
  • 0.5 cup kalamata olives chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Arrange the slices of bread on a baking sheet (fit as many as you can!). Spray lightly with cooking oil. Slide into the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Repeat this process until all the bread has been cooked.
  3. Spread each slice of bread with a little hummus and arrange on a platter.
  4. Combine the cucumber and kalamata olives in a bowl. Spoon a little onto all of the bread slices, dividing evenly among them.
  5. Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories159kcal
Protein14.92%
Fat16.31%
Carbs68.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.88
Glycemic Load
20.15
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
7.3960869001306%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:158.64kcal
7.93%
Fat:2.91g
4.47%
Saturated Fat:0.49g
3.08%
Carbohydrates:27.59g
9.2%
Net Carbohydrates:25.74g
9.36%
Sugar:2.87g
3.19%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:446.65mg
19.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.98g
11.97%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.98%
Selenium:14.5µg
20.72%
Folate:69.91µg
17.48%
Manganese:0.32mg
15.82%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.28%
Vitamin B3:2.46mg
12.32%
Iron:2.16mg
12.02%
Fiber:1.85g
7.4%
Phosphorus:66.87mg
6.69%
Copper:0.13mg
6.56%
Magnesium:23.91mg
5.98%
Zinc:0.65mg
4.34%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.11%
Calcium:36.97mg
3.7%
Potassium:121.02mg
3.46%
Vitamin K:3.17µg
3.02%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.92%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.64%
Vitamin C:1.2mg
1.45%
Vitamin A:61.21IU
1.22%