Strawberry & Balsamic Crostini

Serves	12
Prep time	10 minutes
Cook time	20 minutes
Total time	30 minutes
Meal type	Appetizer, Snack, Starter
Website	Blog Brothers All Natural

A savory and tangy crostini topped with sauteed red onion, Kalamata olives, Sliced Strawberries and herbed goat cheese with a balsamic reduction drizzle.

Ingredients

1 Small Loaf of French Baguette Bread
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 cup Balsamic Vinegar
1 Red Onion (finely sliced)
2 tablespoons Oil
1/2 cup Kalamata Olives (sliced)
2 bags Brothers-All-Natural Sliced Strawberry Fruit Crisps
8oz Herbed Goat Cheese

Directions

Step 1
Slice the baguette bread on a bias using a sharp knife into about 1-inch slices. Arrange on a sheet tray. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake in a 350 degrees F oven for about 25 minutes, flipping once, or until completely toasted.
Step 2
To reduce the balsamic, pour it into a wide bottomed-pan. Simmer on medium-high until the mixture is thick and syrupy, about 5 minutes or so. Mixture is done when a lot of small bubbles appear when cook (instead of very large bubbles). Mixture will thicken upon cooling. Note: Reducing balsamic may create a strong aroma. Turn on an overhead fan/hood.
Step 3
Heat a saute pan over high heat until hot. Add the 2 Tbsp. oil (not extra virgin). Add the sliced onions and saute until the onions are translucent and caramelize, about 10 minutes. Add the sliced Kalamata olives and heat through.
Step 4
To assemble the crostini, slice the goat cheese into 1/4-inch slices. Place atop the toasted baguette. top with slices of Brothers-All-Natural Sliced Strawberry Fruit Crisps then the sauteed onion and olive mixture. Using a teaspoon, drizzle each crostini with the reduced balsamic. Serve

Recipe Name

Strawberry & Balsamic Crostini

Published On

2014-05-07

Preparation Time

10M

Cook Time

20M

Total Time

30M