Description
A delightful appetizer featuring crispy baguette topped with a creamy ricotta mixture, pomegranate seeds, and pistachios.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush one side with olive oil.
- Bake the baguette slices in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes or until they are golden and crisp.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread a generous layer of the ricotta mixture on each toasted baguette slice.
- Top each crostini with pomegranate seeds and chopped pistachios.
- Drizzle with additional honey if desired and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Serve immediately or let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter touch, add a sprinkle of cinnamon to the ricotta mixture.
- For a savory twist, mix in some crumbled feta cheese with the ricotta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Pomegranate Pistachio Crostini