Pesto And Tomato Crostini Food

PESTO AND ROAST TOMATO CROSTINI WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Toss the tomatoes in olive oil and season lightly with salt & pepper. Roast in the oven at 400F for about 10 minutes, or until tomatoes start to split and release juices.
• Brush the baguette slices with olive oil and toast in the oven at 400F for about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Combine all the ingredients for the pesto in a small food processor, and pulse for a few seconds until well combined. Taste and see if more salt or lemon juice is needed.
• To assemble the crostini: add about 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon pesto to each slice of toasted baguette. Top each crostini with 2-3 burst tomatoes. Drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve warm immediately.

PESTO CROSTINI

Steps:

• Place the bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Combine butter and garlic; spread over bread. , Broil 3-4 in. from the heat or until lightly browned. Cool slightly. Spread pesto over butter mixture; top with tomatoes and cheese. Broil 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

PESTO AND TOMATO CROSTINI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Place bread slices on ungreased cookie sheet.
• Spread each slice bread with a scant tablespoon of the pesto. Top with tomatoes; sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake about 8 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.

SUPER EASY APPETIZER - TOMATO AND PESTO CROSTINI

Steps:

• Defrost the puff pastry, and cut into 16 squares.
• Cook in moderate oven for 10 minutes so that the pastry is slightly golden and starting to puff.
• On each square, place a bocconini slice, followed by a cherry tomato (flat size down) and a small blob of pesto.
• Put back into oven and cook a further 10 minutes until the boconncini have started to melt.
• Serve immediately.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO CROSTINI

Steps:

• Top toast with sun-dried tomato pesto and yellow tomato slices.

SICILIAN TOMATO PESTO

Steps:

• Heat a dry, medium skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds and toast, stirring often, until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
• Combine the cooled almonds, tomatoes, basil, parsley, mint, red pepper flakes, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Pulse, adding a little bit of the oil at a time, until everything is finely chopped and emulsified. Add the Parmesan and pulse to incorporate. Season with salt to taste.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with the toasted baguette slices. Any leftover pesto can be kept refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.