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Roasted Veggie Crostini
These crostini are fun to share on a Friday night while watching the game or kicking back on the patio with family. We bet you can’t eat just one!
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Ingredients
Crostini
- 1 French baguette
- 2 Tbsp canola oil (30 mL)
- 1 clove garlic, sliced in half
Roasted Veggies
- 1 small zucchini or eggplant, chopped
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 2 Tbsp canola oil (30 mL)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (30 mL)
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme (2 mL)
- 1/4 tsp salt (1 mL)
- 1/8 tsp pepper (.5 mL)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (250 mL)
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan (60 mL) (optional)
Directions
Crostini
- Preheat oven to 400 ºF (200 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice baguette into 1/2-inch (1.5 cm) slices, about 32 slices. Place on a prepared pan in a single layer. Brush baguette slices with 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil. Toast in the oven for about 8 minutes or until they are light golden around edges but still a bit soft in the centre.
- Let cool slightly and rub each crostini with halved garlic. Set aside to cool completely.
Roasted Veggies
- Preheat oven to 400 ºF (200 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine zucchini/eggplant, red onion, red and yellow peppers. Add 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper. Toss well to coat vegetables and spread onto prepared pan.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes or until fork-tender and golden.
- To serve, spread each crostini with a thin layer of cheese, top with about roasted vegetables, drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with Parmesan.
TIP: Try swapping the ricotta with the Whipped Feta recipe.
TIP: Look for a firm, purple eggplant that is heavy for its size, with glossy unbroken skin.
Nutritional Analysis
| Calories | 162 |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 6.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 232 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 19.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Sugar | 3.3 g |
| Protein | 5.8 g |
| Potassium | 138 mg |
