Strawberry Crostini with Whipped Honey Peppered Goat, Feta & Balsamic Glaze
 
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 whole grain baguette, cut into 1 inch slices
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil mixed with ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 10 oz (300 grams) of plain goat cheese (you can use any flavour to kick this up a notch)
  • ¼ cup fresh crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon organic honey
  • 2 cups strawberries, diced
  • 5 - 6 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped (chiffonade style) - click hereto see how and also to observe how cute this chef is, I know you will be clicking fervently right now. haha
  • ½ cup fresh arugula
  • Balsamic Drizzle - store bought or click here for a homemade version by Martha Stewart
Instructions
  1. Toss strawberries with fresh basil and place in fridge until ready to garnish.
  2. Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  3. Place sliced bread on the baking sheet and brush both sides with olive oil and parsley mixture. Set aside.
  4. In a food processor or stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip goat and feta cheese with the pepper and honey.
  5. Toast bread lightly and remove from oven. *you don't want these too crunchy so keep an eye on them.
  6. Place a small amount of goat/feta mixture onto each slice of bread then top with a few arugula leaves.(This will ensure that the arugula adheres to the bread and won't slip off - Steve's idea - he's so SHMART)
  7. Place a nice dollop of goat feta mixture on top of the arugula. Top with a small amount of the strawberry/basil mixture. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Recipe by SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL EATING at https://simplybeautifuleating.com/2016/04/14/dinner-for-the-boss-appetizers-mains-desserts/