Pesto and Burst Tomato Crostini with Balsamic Glaze

Recipe by Babaganosh

This Pesto and Burst Tomato Crostini with Balsamic Glaze will be the favorite appetizer at every party!

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh basil leaves (from 1 large bunch)
• ¼ cup high quality extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
• ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
• 1 garlic clove
• zest of lemon
• juice of lemon
• ¼ tsp kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1 cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• salt & pepper (to taste)
• 1 french baguette, sliced into 1 inch slices
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoon balsamic glaze

Method

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Combine all the ingredients for the pesto in a small food processor, and pulse for a few seconds until well combined. Taste and see if more salt or lemon juice is needed.
3. Toss the tomatoes in olive oil and season lightly with salt & pepper. Roast in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until tomatoes start to split and release juices.
4. Brush the baguette slices with olive oil and toast in the oven at 400F for about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. To assemble the crostini: add about 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon pesto to each slice of bread. Top each slide with 2-3 burst tomatoes. Drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve warm immediately.

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