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Fruit and Ricotta Crostini

Take advantage of the fresh fruit at the farmer’s markets this summer with this simple and delicious appetizer.

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Total Time:

30 minutes

Yield:

25 crostinis

Serving Size:

3 crostinis

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 130
  • Total Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Sodium: 90 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 9g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Total Sugar: 2g (Added Sugar0 g)
  • Protein: 7 g

Ingredients

French Baguette (preferably whole grain)

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1.5 cups of Ricotta

1.5 cups of assorted fruit

Fresh herbs of your choice

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Slice baguette into 1 inch slices
  2. If using berries, mash with fruit. If using firmer fruits like peaches, mangos or apricots, simply slice.
  3. Brush each slice with a bit of olive oil
  4. Broil baguette slices until crispy, then let cool
  5. Top each piece of baguette with a tablespoon of ricotta, and a spoonful or slice of fruit of your choice.
  6. Finish with fresh herbs and salt and pepper to taste (note: we used a rosemary salt and it was delicious!)

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