45min 4 ppl
Pescatarian Crostini
20 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps
20 min · 10 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
245 kcalper person
Protein 8g
Carbs 32g
Fats 9g
About this dish
These elegant crostini feature a creamy white bean and herb spread topped with fresh tomatoes and a drizzle of quality olive oil, creating a light yet satisfying appetizer that's ready in just 20 minutes.
Allergy Info
Dairy, Gluten
Diet Info
Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- garlicminced2 cloves
- fresh lemon juice2 tbsp
- fresh basilchopped2 tbsp
- fresh parsleychopped1 tbsp
- cherry tomatoeshalved200 g
- red onionthinly sliced30 g
- fresh mintchopped15 g
Dairy & Eggs
- Parmesan cheeseshaved (optional)15 g
Tins & Jars
- cannellini beansdrained and rinsed400 g
Dried Goods
- baguettesliced diagonally into ½ cm thick pieces1 loaf
Spices & Seasonings
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Oils & Condiments
- olive oildivided2 tbsp
- extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
Utensils
- knife
- cutting board
- baking tray
- oven
- mixing bowl
- small bowl
- fork
Method
1
Slice the baguette diagonally into ½ cm thick pieces, mince the garlic, chop the fresh basil and parsley, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the fresh mint.
Approx. 8 minutes
2
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Approx. 5 minutes
3
Combine the drained cannellini beans, minced garlic, lemon juice, fresh basil, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a bowl and mash with a fork until chunky but spreadable, then set aside.
Approx. 4 minutes
4
Arrange the baguette slices on a baking tray and drizzle lightly with 2 tbsp olive oil, turning to coat both sides.
Approx. 2 minutes
5
Toast the baguette slices in the preheated 200°C oven for 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Approx. 5 minutes
6
While the bread toasts, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and fresh mint in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Approx. 3 minutes
7
Remove the toasted baguette slices from the oven and allow to cool for 1 minute.
Approx. 1 minutes
8
Spread each warm crostini generously with the white bean mixture.
Approx. 2 minutes
9
Top each crostini with a spoonful of the tomato and mint mixture.
Approx. 2 minutes
10
Drizzle lightly with extra virgin olive oil and top with Parmesan shavings if desired before serving immediately.
Approx. 1 minutes
