Appetizers

Canapé Crostini

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 8 minutes

Nutrition facts (per serving): 231 cal (10g fat, 2g protein, 6g fiber)

There are endless varieties of these in French cuisine, and this is one of the most delicious appetizers. You can try different variations for its toppings as well.

Ingredients (4 servings)

Crostini base

1 baguette

Extra virgin olive oil

1 garlic clove

Topping

2 large ripe tomatoes

Extra virgin olive oil

Small handful basil leaves

Salt and black pepper, to taste

honey, for drizzling

Preparation

At 375 degrees F, preheat your oven. Cut the baguette into 1 inch thick diagonal slices. Place these slices on a baking sheet, drizzle oil on top, and bake for 8 minutes. For the tomato, basil, and mint topping, chop the tomatoes and add them to a small bowl. Drizzle the oil, basil, and mint leaves, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Toss everything together. To assemble, simply spread the tomato mixture on top of eight crostini. Garnish with honey. Serve.