Vegetarian Crostino Dorato

Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Vegetarian Crostino Dorato, a golden toast creation that blends Mediterranean charm with fresh, wholesome ingredients. Perfectly crisp and golden baguette slices serve as a base, brushed with fragrant extra virgin olive oil and infused with the subtle essence of garlic. Topped with a vibrant medley of juicy cherry tomatoes, earthy cremini mushrooms, aromatic basil, and a tangy splash of balsamic vinegar, each bite is a burst of flavor. A final sprinkle of finely grated Parmesan cheese ties it all together, creating a savory masterpiece that’s as elegant as it is easy to prepare. Ready in just 30 minutes and ideal for entertaining, these vegetarian crostini are the perfect addition to your next gathering, effortlessly combining crispy, juicy, and fresh textures in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 large loaf baguette
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes
• 150 grams cremini mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 50 grams parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick rounds. You should get approximately 16 slices.

Step 3

Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush each slice with olive oil using half of the olive oil (2 tablespoons).

Step 4

Peel one garlic clove and slice it in half. Rub the cut side of the garlic over each oiled baguette slice.

Step 5

Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the baguette slices for 6-8 minutes until they are golden and crispy.

Step 6

While the crostini are baking, finely chop the remaining garlic clove.

Step 7

Quarter the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the mushrooms.

Step 8

In a medium bowl, mix the chopped garlic, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Add balsamic vinegar, the remaining olive oil (2 tablespoons), salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine the mixture.

Step 9

Remove the baked crostini from the oven and let them cool slightly.

Step 10

Tear the basil leaves into small pieces and gently stir them into the tomato mushroom mixture.

Step 11

Grate parmesan cheese using a fine grater.

Step 12

Top each crostino with a spoonful of the tomato and mushroom mixture, then sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.

Step 13

Serve immediately, while the crostini are still warm and crisp.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(820.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1662.4

Total Fat 79.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 44.5mg	0%
Sodium 3477.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 189.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.8g	0%
Total Sugars 25.6g
Protein 57.5g	0%

Vitamin D 10.5IU	0%
Calcium 703.6mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 1636.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.8%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 44.6%