How to Make a Variety of Vegetarian Crostini

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Once you've got the crostini made, the variety of toppings is infinite. These are great party food. Makes 24 crostini.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Extra-virgin Olive Oil
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Baking Sheets
  • Pastry Brushes
  • Plastic Storage Containers
  • Small Bowls
  • 24 slices coarse country breads or baguette

The Crostini

Step1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step2
Brush each side of the bread lightly with olive oil.
Step3
Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Step4
Bake for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool.
Step5
Rub one side of each piece of bread with the cut side of a peeled garlic clove.

Vegetable Toppings

Step1
Top with butter; fresh, thinly sliced radishes; and a wee bit of salt. Great as a starter before soups.
Step2
Top with a diced zucchini, sweet corn and truffle oil salsa. Perfect for a summer cocktail party.
Step3
Top with chopped fresh Roma tomatoes, roasted garlic and basil. Serve before an Italian feast.
Step4
Top with a fresh salsa of diced seasonal vegetables held together with light olive oil.
Step5
Top with a tapenade of diced portobello mushrooms, black olives and olive oil.
Step6
Make all of the above, combine on a platter, and pass at a party.

Tips & Warnings

  • Slice the bread about 1/2-inch thick for best results.
  • Crostini can be made up to one week ahead. Keep stored in an airtight container.
  • Try canned and prepared gourmet vegetable spreads and salsas (such as mushroom and eggplant pates and olive tapenades) to save time.

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