Pesto Crostini with Parmesan & Soppressata
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Ingredients
Pesto Crostini
- 24 homemade crostini or store-bought
- 1/2 cup lemon pesto or store-bought (120 grams)
- 24 slices soppressata (1/2 pound/~226 grams)
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic glaze, store-bought or recipe below (30 milliliters)
- 6 ounces parmesan, thinly sliced (170 grams)
Balsamic Glaze
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar (240 milliliters)
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar, packed (28 grams)
Instructions
Pesto Crostini
- Spread each crostini with about 1 teaspoon of pesto. Then, fold the slices of soppressata in quarters, and place one slice on each crostini.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the top of the crostini. Add a slice of parmesan on top of each toast. Serve immediately.
Balsamic Glaze
- Add the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat. Stir constantly until the sugar is dissolved.
- Simmer the balsamic glaze, stirring often, until it's syrupy and coats the back of a wooden spoon, about 8-12 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the glaze cool completely. It will thicken more as it cools.
Notes
Feel free to use store-bought ingredients if you're short on time. This recipe is amazing with store-bought crostini, pesto, and balsamic glaze!
If you're using store-bought pesto, pick something thick or the oil will seep through the toasts. I like the stuff from the refrigerator aisle, like Pasta Prima or Kirkland.
Look for soppressata at the deli counter or next to the deli meats. If you can't find it, any salami you like will work. My favorite is peppered!
Make sure you're using freshly-sliced parmesan. Pre-sliced will be flavorless and have a gritty texture.
You can make these crostini 3-4 hours in advance. But, I don't recommend storing leftovers because they just get soggy in the fridge.
Serving: 1crostini, Calories: 169kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 12mg, Sodium: 560mg, Potassium: 80mg, Fiber: 0.8g, Sugar: 1g, Calcium: 127mg, Iron: 1mg
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