Classic Crostini Recipe

Classic Crostini Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

• 1 small French baguette, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
• topping of choice
• bruschetta and crostini toppings
• green or black olive tapenade
• roasted garlic
• roasted red pepper
• basil pesto with chopped fresh tomato
• pureed white beans with sage
• garlicky sauteed spinach, chard, or other greens
• sauteed mushrooms
• flavor combos
• chopped tomatoes with black olive tapenade
• pureed white beans with garlicky sauteed greens
• roasted garlic with sauteed mushrooms
• sauteed mushrooms with roasted red pepper
• pureed white beans with basil pesto
• garlicky sauteed greens with sauteed mushrooms
• roasted garlic with chopped fresh tomatoes
• French Onion Pastry Puffs

Makes 24 puffs

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium sweet yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 1 sheet frozen vegan puff pastry, thawed
• 18 pitted black olives, quartered

Method

1. In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat
2. Add the onions and garlic, season with rosemary and salt and pepper to taste
3. Cover and cook until very soft, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes
4. Stir in the capers and set aside
5. Preheat the oven to 400°F
6. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 2- to 3-inch circles using a lightly floured pastry cutter or drinking glass
7. You should get about 2 dozen circles
8. Arrange the pastry circles on baking sheets and top each with a heaping teaspoon of onion mixture, patting down to smooth the top
9. Top with 3 olive quarters, arranged decoratively-either like flower petals emanating from the center or parallel to each other like 3 bars
10. Bake until pastry is puffed and golden brown, about 15 minutes
11. Serve hot

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