Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh basil , roughly chopped
- 1 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 whole wheat baguette, slice
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Combine herbs, olive oil, and parmesan cheese in a blender. Blend until smooth and evenly combined.
Place baguette slices (herb oil side up) on a parchment-lined sheet tray.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crostini turn golden brown and crispy.
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Yield: 20 Crostini
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Difficulty: Easy
Provides heart-healthy fats from olive oil and antioxidants from fresh herbs - making it a perfect appetizer or snack!
Crostini means "little toast" in Italian. traditional Crostini are Italian appetizers topped with a variety of different cheeses, meats, and vegetables. Crostini originated in Medieval times when Italian peasants would eat their meals on a slice of bread instead of using plates.
