Description
A vibrant and flavorful appetizer featuring toasted baguette topped with a creamy beet spread and fresh herbs, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 2 cups cooked beets, diced
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (like dill or chives)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Toast the baguette slices in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Combine cream cheese, diced beets, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Spread the beet mixture generously over each toasted baguette slice.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Make the beet mixture a few hours in advance for enhanced flavor. Serve immediately after spreading to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg