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Crostini with Ricotta Herb Cheese and Tri-Color Radishes

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces goat cheese, softened
  • 1 French baguette (15 inch), diagonal-sliced into 1/2 inch slices
  • 1-2 bunches radishes, sliced thinly
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic and pepper seasoning blend
  • Fresh cracked black pepper and sea salt, to taste

Prep Time:

25 minutes

Cook Time:

15 minutes

Serves:

8

A fresh and contemporary update on classic radish sandwiches, this alfresco-inspired appetizer features paper-thin slices of fresh-from-the-garden tri-color radishes layered on warm crusty artisan bread with garlic herb-infused ricotta cheese, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, fresh cracked black pepper and sea salt.

Why Try? Tri-color radishes, available from your local farmers market, add lots of visual appeal, crunchy texture and zesty, peppery flavor to these crostini appetizers.

Foodie Byte: When purchasing radishes at the market, look for radishes with smooth skins and firm texture with fresh bright green tops. Refresh whole cleaned radishes in ice water for up to several hours before eating to add crispness and flavor.

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Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Combine ricotta cheese, goat cheese, fresh herbs, garlic and lemon zest in bowl and mix thoroughly. Reserve.
  3. Brush both sides of sliced baguette lightly with olive oil and arrange in a single layer on a sheet pan. Season lightly with garlic and pepper seasoning.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
  5. Spread ricotta herb cheese blend evenly over each crostini.
  6. Arrange 3 radish slices on top of each crostini; drizzle olive oil lightly over radishes, season lightly with a grind of black pepper and sea salt.
  7. Arrange crostini on serving platter. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Calories 214, Carbohydrates 25g, Cholesterol 18mg, Fat 8g, Fat Calories 73, Fiber 1g, Protein 11g, Saturated Fat 5g, Sodium 386mg. Daily Values: Calcium 64.37mg 6%, Phos 80.66mg 8%, Copper 0.16mg 8%, Zinc 0.4mg 3%, Panto 0.19mg 2%, Biotin 1.0mcg 333%, Iodine 0.06mcg 0%, Magnesium 5.98mg 2%, Iron 1.88mg 10%, Vitamin B6 4%, Vitamin C 3%, Vitamin B12 2%, Vitamin D 1%, Vit E-a-Toco 1%, Vitamin A 6%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.